Although the percentage of the increase is large, the determinative factors are whether the resulting rent is so great as to shock the conscience of a reasonable person and was effected for the purpose of compelling the tenant to vacate."

Been doing my homework and looking around to team up with some excellent individuals and create a working system.  

This was not something I created.

I am a blue collar guy through and through so even though I'm now a realtor, I can never set my toolbelt down for very long before I'm needing to demo, build, and create once again.

You can create equity through renovations as you live in it.Its all about leverage. 

Keep detailed records of income, expenses, and improvements, and choose the right filing approach based on your comfort level with these rules.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Hoping to go down one of two paths:1- Buy a condo or small single family home and build equity and create value with my maintenance/construction background.2- Find a cash provider to do this on a larger scale with a 3-5 unit building. 

You can fix this by talking to the utility provider about creating "equal billing" or whatever they call it in your area.

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.