And now, my reservations about the "allocate more to land" strategy suggested originally by @Brandon Hall and replicated in my post right above.Say, my property rents at $10,000 annually, and my holding/operational costs are $7,000.

A real estate operator with almost 10 years of experience and a ~$9 million portfolio of residential real estate has tasked me with raising capital to replicate the strategy which has demonstrated good returns.I would love to hear from the experts on BiggerPockets as to the best course of action.

A real estate operator with almost 10 years of experience and a ~$9 million portfolio of residential real estate has tasked me with raising capital to replicate the strategy which has demonstrated good returns.I think that a public non-traded REIT with a focus on residential real estate is a good strategy.How would I start a public non-traded REIT?

Problem is I cant replicate it ever again!

We are able to replicate these deals for them multiple times through searches and proactive acquisitions.

Through this process you both earn a priceless education both good and bad, the good you continue to replicate and the bad you try never to do again and find a way to improve upon. 

He is now on the hunt for house hack #2 and looking to replicate the same tactics used for house hack #1.

Yep, need to replicate what got you into your current house, just be mindful of elder laws when dealing with the elderly.I like to drive neighborhoods and note tired plexes that need paint, clean-up, yard work, etc. 

If the first project went smooth for you and the financials worked out then maybe trying to replicate what you just previously did again with the new knowledge I am sure you learned from the first project might not be a bad idea. 2.

Find a successful agent whose business you'd like to replicate and learn everything you can from them/do work for them :)