The nickel and diming has just gotten way out of control and I feel painted in a corner a bit. 

Feel free to message me directly! 

And I agree you'll probably feel a lot better having your rentals in your backyard.

You bring up some important points.

So my advice is to find you a successful mentor, find something to bring to the table and consistently get busy. 

They can bring it to open market and facilitate the transaction. 

What skills do you bring that are superior to those you want to raise money from?

I've done a couple of direct loans, but for the most part, I work with a mortgage broker who brings deals to me.

Gator method is about partnering (usually with wholesalers) and bringing the Ernest money.

Turnover costs can be frustrating, but they’re worth it for the peace of mind that comes with having quality tenants—tenants who pay on time and don’t bring the daily stress of dealing with bad renters.If you keep these tenants, they’ll likely cause more damage, knowing they can get away with it.