I will let others provide more info on the benefits of real estate investing as they are numerous.

The knowledge, insight and support is really amazing.

Most have been allowed to coast with many forms of support, payments deferals. 

He mentions numerous advantages of paying with cash.When you pay for a property and its repairs in cash, and then when you're ready to "refinance" though, what kind of loan are you going to get?

If a 6 plex is too time intensive, consider passively investing in a large asset or buy properties that can support management costs. 

Do you have a job that supports you or do you depend on the rent from the two other dwellings you rent out? 

@Scott Kane If you have a good roof supported by solid posts and an existing slab, wouldn't it just be a matter of framing a side, rear wall and garage door opening?

Thank you all so much for the advice and support.

I would also want to vet their team (lawyers, CPA, lenders, PM, etc.) a strong supporting cast can compensate for a lack of direct experience.Do they have skin in the game?

Brain, we can tell you don't have good support here. 1) Transferring/Contributing to the LLC is a non-taxable transition.