I am wondering if you are making some assumptions that just aren't true. 

I find that the good brands hold color quite a while, I prefer BEHR marquee from Home Depot, a true one coat paint (for most colors).

I'm not sure if its true.

For most investors, to provide true separation would be cost prohibitive (between $10k-$15k). 

I'm passionate about real estate and how utilizing this asset class can enable me to build generational wealth and retire early.

It’s awesome to see your passion for real estate investing and your clear goals for the future.

It helps being willing to talk to sellers/get on the phone and talk to folks in the real estate space in general but the most important thing in my opinion is being an honest and true person.

Not true.  

Depending on the lender (bank or alt. lender) you have to look at origination fees....points, doc prep, interest rate, frequency draws are allowed/min. draw amount allowed per request, interest payments vs. interest reserve & whether interest reserve is capitalized to fully understand the true cash requirements.

I was taught this my the principal of one of the largest industrial REITs in the country and it has always proven to be true.