Are there any resources here that can help me create an investor-friendly agent environment so I'm not turning away investors due to misunderstandings on both our parts?

I do have 2 mich bigger and 3 smaller but those would still be that range for install.

one option would be using it to BRRRR enough properties to generate the desired amount of monthly profit in the end. as far as cash vs down payment, if you want to build more wealth over time, i would definitely use debt so that you can buy 'more' ($) real estate. leaving it in index funds isn't a BAD idea, but if you have the resources (time/knowledge) to invest in RE & do it wisely, you will likely come out so much farther ahead. another question here is, how much monthly income are you looking for this nest egg to generate in retirement?

4) any Charlotte based resources that come recommended to help me structure this properly?

But none of us are allowed to offer you our services, per Bigger Pockets rules.

After 7 years of business ownership, we now are both working for bigger corporations and now ready to get back to diversifying our portfolio and want to start accumulating real estate properties. 

However, on bigger pockets I had to put East Cleveland for some reason.

I created a couple of resource materials like a neighborhood graded map and a contractor rolodex for my out-of-state investors.

Do you have any recommendations or resources that I could look to in order to learn more?

Looking for any meetings or groups in the area providing more information on finding first deal.