Perhaps you can equity strip and refi to keep equity exposure to $1M, but these are considerations worth having now if you have the purchasing power you’re suggesting.

Some of the features I am looking for (most likely there is not 1 single vendor who has all this built-in, but more of a technology stack that integrates nicely)Would something like propstream, carrot, and kixie be powerful enough to get rolling out the gates and still be efficient in your eyes?

Many investors hesitate to start their next fix-and-flip project due to barriers like limited funding, uncertainty in market conditions, lack of experience in estimating renovation costs, or fear of unexpected delays and expenses.

Real estate is a dynamic field, and adaptability can lead to discovering unexpected gems.Finally, enjoy the process.

It's legal for passive investors to have voting rights and power in the deal. 

I’ve never met anyone who regretted house hacking—it’s a powerful way to get started.House hacking can help you get better financing terms, live in and manage your property directly, and start building equity right away.

Hostaway seems interesting as potentially something with the power of Ownerrez but without the challenging interface and complexity. 

I've settled today with my family at a cozy and comfortable rental where we have power and water, and wanted to respond first to thank all of you for your responses -- I'm so grateful for the kind words and information.

There was nothing I could do about it.We are always at the mercy of tiny government politics and power struggles.

Logistically, the water and power for the dryer would come from the smaller one bedroom and the washer power would come from the 2-BR.