I'm open to working with a newbie as well, either way my preference is to meet, discuss my business strategy and see if we would work together successfully.I'm comfortable managing every aspect of repositioning an asset, I'm now looking to do it for my own financial freedom instead of working a salary position and going it for someone else.

I dont think that aspect of the market has changed.   

Acquired just 2 1/2 years ago), or save keep building up the cash flow to use for future expenses and other aspects of the business?

Which has consistently been the average retirement cycle of Americans.

It's relatively easy to set one up but consistently doing the right things to maintain it can be a challenge so you should understand those requirements when you first choose to set one up.

We currently own 11 units and trying to pick up a 14 unit portfolio right now that consists of a 5 unit, 4 unit, triplex and duplex. 2.

I am exploring all aspects of the real estate world to really hone in on what I want to focus my time and energy on. 

It's been consistently grossing about $39k/year which should give me about $1k/month in cashflow after the mortgage and expenses are paid for. 

A sale, may or may not create taxable income depending on the basis of the property and whether they utilize 1031 exchange to roll proceeds into another property.In general, REITs are stable consistent dividend yielding investment instruments.

My strategy consists of buying with VA, occupy, IRRRL (free VA loan) and repeat.