However, some investors don't mind this strategy if they prefer not to put a lot of liquid in up front and plan to refi out within a few years of closing (which seems to be a great option with the talks of the FED reducing interest rates this year).It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.

Truthfully horrified that this is an individual who wants to raise capital from others "to scale" after owning section 8 rentals for 2 years.

Seems like relative perspective.

What are the next steps---BRRR seems like a good method for this- as theres potential for long term renters(near elementary and highschool)Step 1- look for a hard money loan(will they also cover construction?

Buy a new primary and rent rooms to relatives/friends/co-workers.

Hello, my name is Trevor and I’ve recently took in the interest of wholesaling properties, I have never networked before so I’d like to make friends and potential clients in which we can both help eachother out some. 

Last time I did that, years ago, I got off the phone and figured it out myself. 

Should we sell this one and invest in a new one and start fresh?

Without solid knowledge on this subject, you can easily end up in hot water.