They also have many if not all of the features that QBO has to offer including bank feeds (will automatically import transactions that hit the bank), Rules (you set a rule and when it recognizes an expense from lets say "Home Depot" it will automatically code it to "Repairs & Maintenance", and also has Classes to code transactions to the proper building.  

I just found some potential meet ups in my area that I hope will continue and I can be a part of!

I would guess that the short term future will continue to be a Fix and Flip for homes or a quick flip. 

I like the search features: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search

He ended up hiring a no-nonsense Property Manager, but regularly visited the properties himself and presented himself to the tenants as the sometimes maintenance man.I think you should either cut yourself out of the picture entirely by hiring a PM, or continue to manage yourself and be upfront with the tenant. 

I'm very mature for my age, I have learned a lot and will continue to learn, and I am (obviously) incredibly ambitious.

The problem is turnkey providers don't provide continued management to keep your asset performing as promised.

I am really excited to continue my learning

My logic tells me that we continue to build single families because it is profitable (people will buy).

I've heard of doing nothing until the end and then sniping the last bidder, and I've heard continually bid so everyone knows you're serious.