Simple things like a branded email at your domain and a website can open a lot of doors. 

@Jay ChungI would have a handyman frame out a simple wall, 2x4s, and drywall.Years back, we did something similar in a garage we rented out.

.: Before the fur starts flying, can I at least make one simple statement about this situation?

“ cash flow returns” almost always compare horribly to a simple bank CD after you deduct for insurance, prop taxes< vacancy, capex, prop management (or your personal time.) etc etc etc. 

You might want to try tools like Stessa or Buildium for tracking, or even a simple spreadsheet to get started.

Raising Private Capital, in its essence, seems simple enough.

His reason was the only thing he knew to do with the proceeds was to loan it back out at 12%, and he would be "behind" where he is now in cashflow.His proceeds would have given him options up to and including PE, but he is a simple man and in his case holding was the option for now. 

Get a stable income, job and start with going the simple route.

Do you still recommend using a real estate CPA or is their tax professionals that specialize in the more simple investor situations like mine?

Brown: I use https://www.bestwyomingregisteredagent.com/Very simple, 100% online, they are responsive if you need help.