Therefore, damaging the investment by not performing regular maintenance.· Trying to find things to do/charge for when there is no need in order to create additional income.· Long term agreements – trying to make as much money possible of the home while have it locked under contract· Subcontracting!!

Get paid to live there and add that amount to regular student loan payments.

Also, it sounds like if you cashed out now, you will be taxed as regular income, not capital gains or be able to do a 1031.

You will end up with a team of your two friends and you will be busy working your regular job.

if one regularly comes home late, that person can park in the assigned spot and the person who gets home during the day on the street.

He knows all the ropes about how to do a transaction, but since he uses his license as part of his consulting job, he's not in the trenches like a regular agent.

In terms of meet ups, @Stephanie Cabral hosts one in Hartford area once a month or so that just started back up again.

Since they work in the business on a regular basis, they may be able to give you some tips and perhaps refer a few lenders to you. 

From what I understand, to have my rentals considered a business instead of passive activity it would need to be shown that I regularly work for/at the properties.

Send it regular mail.