Basically you buy 2/3/4 unit property, live in one of the units and rent the others.I used that very method on one of my properties.

Like you said, It might be time for other methods.

I am leaning towards trying the BRRR method (but with hard money or private money) for my rental purchases.

In your experience, what is the quickest method you have found to start looking for a deal and closing it?

I've bought tons of things on craigslist using this method.

If he's agreeable to this I can teach him some of the wonderful information I've gained here at biggerpockets, such as withdrawing equity from our now mutual investment and use that to secure a second investment, then a 3rd and so on.

Thanks, @Rolanda Eldridge, what method did you use to educate yourself so you could get your license?

She's scared that I'm going to evict her but doesn't want to pay it makes no sense but when should I bring up the cash for keys method to her 

Hunter Fitch I use PayPal or venmo immediately deposited into my rental bank account as a secondary method to the tenant directly depositing into a local branch bank account (like Wells Fargo).

I will not be executing that method this time, I am going to hang on to the current VA loan because the rate is so incredibly low, and the home value is high.