I'm not sure why one would choose to make an (active) investment that is break-even, when there are other (passive) opportunities for RE ownership that can produce cash flows - i.e. private equity/syndications. 

Did they ever really intend to pay their investors back?

We own a rental investment property in our personal names which we intend to sell and do a 1031 exchange to buy a commercial NNN property.

I'm looking for neighborhood recommendations in the Sarasota area for a short/mid-term single family or townhome investment in the 400k-500k range. I understand there are many limitations to short-term, or even mid-te...

Though the 11th property is also a residential single family home that we intend to lease out. 

You have to know the market before you build a plan and I don't think this market supports your intended plan.

Quote from @Cali Skier: They actually did pay to the end, and yes, we intend to honor our word, but its getting annoying. 

Same principles apply - being busy will create opportunity. 

It’s tempting to handle everything yourself to save on costs. But consider this: if your time is worth $100/hour and you spend 40 hours a year on tasks you could outsource for $25/hour, you’re effectively losing $3,00...

Most only see problems, ever so few see the opportunities and remove emotions to follow the math.