However, PS is more established and we are focusing on 4/2 SFH (no land lease and under city caps). 

Like many (most) businesses it requires an investment of capital; money expenditure for ongoing marketing; management of operating, marketing and professional personnel; keeping accounting records and filing tax returns; established sales practices; constant monitoring of goals, budgets, and productivity; establishment and implementation of operational systems; and providing customer service.  

@John N Cook any insights into how the C-corp valuation is established in order to justify the stock purchase via the ROBS 401k account, assuming the c-corp has no assets or revenue on the books - how does one justify the investment in an audit?

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Since you are looking at investing out of state- establish some relationships with realtors, investors, contractors,..... in the market you want to invest. 

You are already off the articles of incorporation since the Wyoming LLC is established first through a registered agent service.

Reafco is a well established brokerage in Columbus and has a ton of deals and resources to help you out!

You will learn so much faster working for an established company, you'll earn a decent paycheck, and you'll quickly discern if PM is the right path for you.

With the Raleigh area being such a hot market in recent years, I'm looking to find new or experienced investors or other agents to network with, discuss the latest news about the area, and establish some solid relationships with.

Establish relationships with brokers specializing in multi-family properties, send letters to property owners, and use online platforms like LoopNet, Crexi, and CoStar.