The concept of absolving themselves of personal guarantees , most likely is the biggest reason to sell.

- Any suggestions or concerns about this concept?

They make things way too difficult compared to a simpler, DSCR solution.The type of lender also plays a large role here. 

One of the options that I was recommended is having one of your tenants as the manager and maintenance guy for all other properties I own.Anyone experienced with such a concept?

Without the bank the whole concept is kinda out the window. 

Key concepts in zoning are the zoning maps, zoning matrix, planned zoning map, special/use variances.  

@Oladimeji SonibareRegarding Facebook Ads and the discussion about legitimacy in presenting yourself as someone who can assist these people, I’d offer this suggestion: Continue targeting the same audience on Facebook, but adjust your concept and marketing message.

Renting an apartment for a year allows savings and familiarity with real estate concepts, but still requires rent payments.

The Fund of Funds is a concept I want to dig into.

(An exception is if you own 5% of the company you work for)Agree, this is a great summary post on REPS with core concepts on how to qualify. .I think the complexity comes in when people have edge cases - it becomes difficult to write a simple short post that educates everyone.