I feel like I should be looking for bigger investments yet I’m comfortably investing in small multi family and single family homes here with high equity build potential but very low,if any, Cashflow. 

Amenities and Transportation: What can you tell me about the local amenities, such as shops, parks, or public transportation options?

You will then have a few options with that rent money....you can put it into principal or you can start saving it to purchase yet another property.

I have improved cash-flow by buying some multi-family houses rather than single family.

Also, net negative is ok right now as long as you are getting the enjoyment as @Tanner Lewis said.Think of it this way - uneven is the best option.

Hi I am 20+ years a broker and past investor into lease options and assumptions. 

I feel like she has other options if she were creative and it isn't my responsibility to help with that.

Start sourcing deals and become a deal magnet.That's one option.....I'm sure there are many.Find out who the big players in your town are. 

Because this is a new strategy for them, it likely means they have fewer options for construction loans due to lack of experience.

Would it be easier to tell me how to browse to the options?