If you have two members of the LLC then I believe you would have to file a separate business tax return and then have the income flow over to your personal return via a K-1.

Greater deal volume (via referrals)2.

The first hurdle was convincing them to leave via cash for keys.

The first hurdle was convincing them to leave via cash for keys.

The journey to wealth via real estate will have different paths for different investors.

This probably sounds a little like wholesaling or being a Realtor, and it is.If you don't want to spend $1,000's to build this out and take on the associated tasks, there are other, more cost effective, options.I'd recommend looking for potential deals via free (or low-cost sources) i.e. local meetups/networking, Courts (probate & lis pendens lists), Realtors, Wholesalers, properties for sale online (especially those with 90+ days on market), etc.All the best!

Make sure that whatever deal your looking at, you have the cash to enter, and realize your probably not going to receive back that equity + the gain on investment via appreciation, until you sell. 

Certainly consuming information via different sources (books/podcasts/etc.) is important but also taking action on those things you learn.  

The reason I posted this question is to see if any specific areas could be improved by technology that can help you be better at your business. we don't live in an ideal world, and sometimes the existing tools, may be useful as we are used to using it, but they arent very optimal.The best way to look at it is to see if there are some problem areas that you think if addressed via technology will help you be more efficient and reduce your investment risks. 

@Matthew Christofferson, since you have a lot of free time and are handy, you may want to look into how to acquire off-market properties via creative finance.