Built a nice chunk of equity and also lived for free/cash flowed after I left. 

A few things to think about:Does it cash flow? 

We have a few mentors who are alumni operating smaller GPs who could provide deal flow and hopefully mentorship as well).What should I be considering that I may not be?

Can help sort expected cash flow of the property, happy to connect on any lending questions!

On the other hand, DSCR loan programs have become very popular mostly because no proof of income is required and the qualification is based on the cash flow of the property.

You invest to create passive cash flow and grow your wealth through appreciation of your properties, but not for immediate tax savings. 

When reviewing the cash flow of properties, you discovered the cash flow was not feasible for a property, you could consider a 1031 Exchange to sell the property and replace it with a new property in the most tax efficient manner.Review profit margins and cash flow for each of your properties.Is the cash flow of each property still as projected when you purchased the property?

Are you cash flowing the property?

If you take all the cash flow each year and give it to the investor for the first 5 years. then after 5 years you could refi 80% LTV  and have enough cash to pay him back his 29k.

We are self managing and cleaning ourselves.