I would definitely need to dive more into risks with the structures and sponsors, but it definitely keeps me in the direction I've been moving and seems to be consistent with what I am looking for.

Any screening process needs CONSISTENT improvement!

For example, on what I thought was a relatively simple project in a bathroom reno which was fully gutted down to the studs already, I had more than one quote for over $7k to run pex supply lines and rough in a shower drain and toilet drain off of an existing main stack, all of which ended up costing me about $200 in pex lines, PVC fittings, and sawzall blades.If you need any hardwood flooring repaired, patched, or refinished, you can't beat Dave's Hardwood Flooring out of Blaine - $3k spent with them fully brought one of my duplex unit's original 100+ year old maple floors back to life.If you're putting in any stone counters in your kitchens or for bathroom vanities, Twin City Discount Granite have been awesome to work with, and consistently have the best pricing I've found in the area on fully installed granite and quartz.I also have a great drywall guy, as well as a really good carpet install guy - feel free to DM me if you want either of their contact info!

Larger checks often want longer track records.  2014 founding doesn't cut it when these same investors have access to groups with 1998 founded companies, with more deals and similarly consistent returns.Co-investment: Larger checks often do require significant co-investment.  10% of equity is common.  

Figure out where your strengths lie and focus on that.After doing this for two decades, the biggest takeaway is to stay consistent, build relationships, and always be prepared to pivot.

What will this generational wealth consist of?  

Hey Brother, We've run our cabin in Pigeon forge for 3 years, consistent $90-100K gross rev. 

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

One component of our communication consists of monthly news updates on the portfolio and individual site performance, which are uploaded to our investor portal, including monthly reporting of financials and individual facility performance.

It's tough to see your property sit vacant, especially when you've invested in renovations and are pricing it competitively.I feel you should re-evaluate your management company,If they're consistently pushing for lower rents without providing clear reasons or alternative strategies, it might be worth considering a change.