There was even one exceptionally kind Bigger Pockets member that seemed to know a lot about health and physical activity that we even chatted on the phone afterwards and he gave me some good pointers.  

I'm an investor and speculator, I've invested in businesses, real estate. notes, commodities, and anything else where I feel I am able to generate above average risk adjusted returns.  

Rather than focusing on physical renovations, we maximized value by structuring the deal for a rapid turnaround.

This is a physical asset, not paper, and it's providing consistent income.Albeit for your not understanding tax laws and depreciation, I'm wondering why there's a question as to what you should keep.You understand capital gains, but I'm pretty sure you're not familiar with depreciation and loan paydown.

I see some larger single family homes in areas that appear to be zoned R2 that, at least from a physical perspective, seem like they could work for this.

No physical maintenance or repairs.

I ended up having to hire an attorney, file for a writ of assistance, and have the sheriff serve the writ by showing up and physically removing the occupants.

Once we identify a location that meets our criteria, we network with builders, property managers, lenders, insurance companies, CPA's, attorney's, etc. that service that area to have the entire team already established you need to be a successful investor regardless of your physical location or experience level.

How affective are physical mail cards with deal machine?

If there aren't any massive physical problems with the property, it appears you can grow income and equity.You might be able to buy this with little cash out of pocket if the seller owns it free and clear and was willing to finance nearly all of it.