The ultimate goal is to build a legacy to leave to a future child and to have the freedom to go where we want, when we want, with one addendum: charitable donations to organizations that really do help those they're claiming to help.

By no means do I believe my way is the best way since everyone has a unique situation (income, expenses, risk tolerance, lift stage, etc).  

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their different staff qualifications.2.

I see it as growing organically as we are willing and able to take on more.I guess I'm really looking for financing advice on how to start without limiting ourselves to one property for several years.Things that come to mind are taking on a couple of outside investors (family), promising them X as a return rate, and once that is returned, they no longer own a piece of the property.Another would be to split the house with outside investors and let them remain investors in that specific property for perpetuity. 

I’ve spend hours, days, weeks, months trying to understand why this organization is treating me this way, when I’m working so hard to make their historical district and the City of Dallas a better place on my dime and time.

All legalities look fine in Rapid City, something zoned for rental can be used however I want.It seems like a unique deal that will give me some fire insurance on my first foray into the STR world, while also giving me the added flexibility of using the STR.

Should we organize a meet up and have coffee as a group?

Obviously they are designed to but it's a relatively new method of organization so there's some hesitancy with using them.

@Albert Bui Thanks for sharing your organization of FIRE.

Bought our first home in 2007, but investing since 2012 -- specific SFRs, only in NC b/c of my mom's influence and unique skill set (feel free to read my bio for more on that - kinda long story -- so I won't take over your thread with it!)