At this point, I'm not so concerned about achieving that exactly, but if my REI journey takes me there on my way to (or even after) financial freedom, then I'm all for it.There's still some work to do to prepare financially for "the first deal" and that moment legitimately appears to be about 2 years away. 

Meeting the material participation hours is absolutely doable, even with a property manager, as long as you stay actively involved in key tasks like marketing, bookings, and bookkeeping.

I've been following the build-to-rent method for some time and even lived in one for 2 years.

The 7 isles project hasn't even started.

I hope I added a little more clarity, I know that even in this post I am going back and forth.Thank you.

Even if you personally have just a modicum of design aesthetic sensibility, after reviewing 20 or 30 properties, you will quickly be able to get a sense of the winners.My 2 cents,Mike

Tribes might even provide additional incentives, like grants or infrastructure funding, to encourage investment.

Even if it is only a 2 bedroom, great looking place.

Given these numbers and his research, he believes it may either cash flow slightly or at least break even, which has made it a bit more difficult to find an end buyer. 

If a HELOC isn't an option due to Texas laws, you could consider a cash-out refinance with another property or a portfolio loan, even if you want to keep your current rate.