I’ve not drove up to Sherman yet so didn’t think much of it until I started reading about the chip factory going in.

A quick internet search suggests that foreign national loans can provide up to 75% LTV.

Curious to hear, how did this end?

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I can definitely attribute a lot of my success over the last few years due to the connections I made on Bigger Pockets and the things I've just simply learned by listening to and reading all the great info available here!

You can't directly do something to allow you to sell the flip, and buy the triplex without paying gains. 

No matter where you settle upon, your idea to build really comes down to your goals.

Padsplit seems like a neat idea to me, but seems expensive. 

If you are able to manage it yourself, I think you will get a lot of very helpful education in real estate by spending a least a year or two doing that.You'll be able to work with property managers a lot better if you've done the work yourself for a bit, and it also helps to get familiar with the various laws and regulations you have to comply with as the owner, even if you do have a property manager in place (e.g., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.

The worst investment decision I've made to date actually has nothing to do with REI.