Regardless, It’s always paid for itself and allows me to build a savings for its own repairs when it needs it, so overall I think I still have a good rental situation. 

I would also notify their bank to cut you a check as they allowed someone to deposit it into an account not of who the check was made out too.

I am just disappointed because Texas REI allows him and his wife to use their platform to market like this to vulnerable folks.  

Our Midwest markets provide the opportunity to quickly recycle capital (even if a client can only afford to do 1 project at a time, they could still potentially do 3+ projects a year), and also allows our clients to benefit from multiple exit strategies (the house can be flipped as a turnkey, flipped to a retail buyer, or held as a personal rental for positive cash-flow).

HOA's also have restrictions and some may not allow leasing or using other strategies like short-term rentals of Rent-by-the-room. 

Looking to restart with some single family homes with slight rehabs that will allow me to put my hvac experience to good use! 

Buy a 4-5 bedroom if your budget allows and rent rooms.I have another strategy I can share with you in person as well. 

Plus time line will be in 2 years, so it will allow me to qualify my experience as investor to use potential profit from 2-3-4plex for mortgage.

Can someone please guide me on what kind of property/ zoning will allow be to be used for that?

If so, do you have to add these expenses to the cost basis of the property or can they be fully deductible?