I hope this helps, and more than happy to connect with you and answer further questions.

Hoping to make some life long connections.   

Hopefully that will work.

For additional context on the above matter along with in depth "soap opera' back and forth, please click on this link - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1089655-warning-dont-use-ohio-cash-flow-unless-you-want-to-lose-thousands-of-dollars?

Many people lose money on their first flip so this is not bad at all for a first one.

If you rent, or not occupy for one day over 3 years, you lose the favorable $250,000/$500,000 capital gains exclusion. 

I am hoping to find individuals that will help me with this endeavor.

(additional info: changing the stairs or getting new ones would be a massive undertaking)You might be able to get them to sign some sort of waiver, but then if anyone gets seriously hurt it likely won't save you.Some attorney will argue you willfully ignored a known safety issue, and as the "big bad landlord" you'll lose your shirt and then some.Plus, your post here will be Exhibit A and definitely won't win you any points with a judge!

Hoping to help some newbs avoid some serious banking pain.

Then use a multifamily FHA loan to pay off the loan I used to build the homes to hopefully lock in a better rate.