The title insurance piece is not necessarily true, more of a myth fully supported by successful investors that keeps new investors - competition -  from the auctions.

This financial cushion enhances your profile as a borrower, making you more appealing to lenders who generally seek a debt-to-income ratio of 36% or less.

I hope this clears up this waterproof myth. 

Doesn't The E-Myth Revisited have a segment on defining roles for partners?

OMG, I have become the e-myth.

To enhance your own home inspection business, I'd propose you approach a Bic from a different firm on each flip, explain you are also an investor and LET the Bic choose a listing agent from her firm for you AND ask for a 1% commission rebate from the bic/listing agent.THE Bic will get to be the hero.That way everyone loves you-- free advertising (the Bic will appreciate the business--- you will probably get 2 listing agents for the price of one as the BIC will insure your property gets top notch service)A $5k return is way too small of a goal!!

Since then BP has given my the confidence and education that I needed to get back into pursuing my dream as a real estate investor.

Maybe one option would be to upgrade, get the enhanced rents and hold, then convert when we are ready to finally divest down the road?

It's truly a myth IMO that you buy SFRs for appreciation.

Add / enhance the profile option for "Licenses"  by allowing other types of license to be added.