So they are not even being forced to change projections and essentially are still just humming along as planned.

However, there is a nice marketing aspect to "only pay for what you use" because if there are heavy utility users in a building, it essentially gets subsidized by all residents over time.I'm lining up some meters for testing and will report back on any findings.

I will essentially have a bag of cash but no W2 or desire to get a W2, so I'm likely going to go the hard-money route. 

Are you willing to move to a completely new market and essentially "start-over" with your social life?

YES, a job is essential and the sooner I land something, the sooner I'll get on my REI journey. thanks for the encouragement & advice. 

It's a hassle when they leave, but it's essentially over at this point.

Getting the money is about 100x harder than drawing up the paperwork.

Cleveland itself much cheaper, but Cleveland itself is essentially one big Section 8 ghetto more or less.

Instead, they get compensated by Turnkey providers or builders with a marketing fee:“…we as the turnkey property promoter gets compensated by and only by the turnkey provider or builder that we are working with, they are essentially paying a marketing fee,” ( Link ).

Assuming it will be Single Member LLC (you as a member/manager), it will come back on your schedule E anyway, so only thing you loose is $800 in california and bit more of paperwork but that preps you for future.Note - this is a very high level advise and mostly a personal preference.