I am basically counting on the values appreciating over the next 2-3 years and possibly refinancing it later.

Next time if you’re not going to use an inspector then do a basic inspection yourself.

When I'm investing in trust deeds - my primary concern is the safety of the principal.

Basically, someone who already has the relationships with accredited investors and can assist in the raising of funds? 

Understand that they are doing this to make a profit, so it will be more expensive than coordinating maintenance yourself.It may be a decent program for a DIY owner that wants to just outsource maintenance, but you will have the same maintenance issues with this company that you would with a PMC:1) Higher costs2) Admins answering the phones & assigning work, that just know the basics about maintenance.

I feel I have a good handle on the basic best practices and will be listing the property on Zillow shortly. 

And I think today they are back to basically working large transaction between hedgefunds and Large owners..

I'm Francisco Centeno (REALTOR)So, cost segregation is basically deducting the depreciation of a property for years.Now, in the hypothetically situation...If both of you combines were earning $700k and you just bought a $2m property, and the cost segregation you got from a professional for the $2m property is $316k.

Everyone that has more than 1 or 2 properties should have some kind of basic spreadsheet that demonstrates how much that property is bringing in after all your fixed costs are accounted for, at a minimum - PITI, lawn care, HOA fees, etc.

Would recommend you read a couple books about BRRRR, that will give you the basics and then feel free to reach out.It remains a great strategy, but you have to manage your expectaions.