Our 4 SFH's have a cost basis combing around $900k.

Balance what you are learning through KW on how to be an agent and in the real estate class (much better basis for investors in real life than agents) with going to real estate investor meetups in your area.

They are going to look at tax returns, they aren't so much looking at it month to month basis.

That weird uncle everyone has will be glad to help take care of any family member disputes with unconventional methods, boating accidents, hunting accidents happen every day.

This is why it is important to look at the market regularly and maintain an understanding of what prices are doing.When you are actively marketing a home, I recommend looking at the market every day or two.

However, we're looking into these two for taking on more units, giving several VAs access on a limited basis and the unified inbox that both provide.  

Everyday RE investors achieve success with just basic math skills.

In many cases, it takes a few years to really start seeing any appreciable cash flow, but it is the relationships we make, the learning and overcoming challenges and obstacles every day that is the true rewards in this business.

My company does this and I get inquires every day now that electric vehicles are becoming or relevant than ever. 

And if the sponsor truly can't be bothered to answer your questions when they should be on best behavior and are most financially incentivized to do it (when trying to get your money), then they will have even less incentivized to do it, in the future, when there are problems and you have difficult questions to ask them.So personally I would consider that a red flag and move on to a sponsor who communicates reliably and on a timely basis.