@Kadeem Swenson, put yourself in a good cash position now.

It's worth hiring an accountant to have it all set up for you, you'll be able to maintain it pretty easily.

We are in a position where we can potentially raise more money to do investment deals, but had a concern about some objections we may face.

Also, when you hear about "sanctions" against countries and people, there is a federally maintained database of verboten persons. 

I made some mistakes on the first one, and now know how to position and deal with city inspectors for the next ones so they go much smoother.  

ideally a 1st position lien.- Tom

We are in very similar positions regarding investing and goals, hope to keep in contact with you going forward and grow along the same lines.

Also, any good meet ups in Charlotte for someone in my position?

The criteria we consider (in weighted order): verifiable rental history, income ratio, ability to maintain (income history/savings/assistance), credit score (judgement/collection thresholds) criminal history.

That is if the $26k you are putting in from the beginning doesn't totally strap you for cash.Also, and this is a personal thing which may not be true for you, I always want the numbers to cash flow positive after including property management in the calculations.Good luck.