The deal is more directly impacted by macro-economic factors than anything the sponsor can control.  

Happy to be a resource if that's helpful.

Likely would then just be our home and two more LTRs.I know splitting property is a huge hassle and not sure if it’s worth it - although six homes and the possibilities is very enticing.

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

I've always wanted to own rental properties and bigger pockets helped me start my journey.

You will need to supply more detail to your request to figure out which lender might be best for your project.

There are more of them. 

If you need help with ideas, You can upload photos of your property to ChatGPT asking for ideas of how to make it more attractive to tenants.

Heating costs go up in winter, as does electricity due to the reduced natural light and more people indoors.

According to recent predictions, mortgage rates are expected to stabilize in 2024, which could bring more buyers back into the market.Feel free to reach out if you have more specific questions or need further guidance on navigating the Hampton Roads real estate market.