How is my property performing compared to the local market? 

I am such a novice and only just starting my small multifamily property investment... very "boring" compared to what you are doing!

Correct - Track all your income and expenses.The bookkeeping will determine whether you are profitable or not.it will also be good to compare from year to year your income / expenses to see what expenses you can potentially try to limit.I.E.

and for sure I would think BP charges sponsors to advertise on the forum just like they charge to advertise on this forumthey are having some sort of event and the guest I saw were Brian Burke ( top shelf ) and Jeremy Roll ( another wickedly smart dude)  compared to the guru trainers who I really dont know much are anything about so cant comment on them. 

I whip out big project estimates in a few hours compared to a few days.  

It took more time and back and forth communication than was needed, and compared poorly with other refinancings we have gone through.

@Steven CatudalWhat was the prior valuation compared to what you paid for it?

It probably won't come close to $150K.Run the numbers if you put the profits into a savings account paying 5% interest and see how that compares

Also would love answer to the following: - Are there any specific challenges or advantages you experienced compared to a JV structure?

The two examples you need to compare are: 1.