Sounds like you're pretty knowledgeable when it comes to MFH, so start reading other asset types of your interest.In terms of the books, I recommend reading "best ever syndication" book by Joe Fearless.Here're some additional blogs to help you understanding syndications and some of the asset types you mentioned:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/86626-the-pros-and-cons-of-investing-via-real-estate-syndicationhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/87614-interpreting-the-private-placement-memorandum-ppm https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/88110-pros-and-cons-of-investing-in-self-storage-or-why-not-another-assethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/88439-why-invest-in-assisted-living-facilities https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/84504-step-by-step-process-on-how-to-invest-in-a-real-estate-syndicationhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/79257-deciphering-syndication-investment-terminology

Would I also be entitled to charge him for my personal labor??

Hi Joe, We do not have any capital gains as of yet.

The average Joe is afraid of college rentals because they don't understand the market.

Look up Phil Napolitano, Joe Carafano, Steven Colon(MVCB Law).

You've had some good ones already, many of which I would have listed, so I will name a couple that haven't been mentioned:Your money or your life - Vicki Robin/Joe Dominguez.

Say on a 100k project, labor is 40k and materials is 35k and I make 25k; I would ask vendors to carry their 35k and pay 1%/month, I could then take their 35k and take another 100k project to make another 20-25k.

I go into greater detail on a Joe Fairless interview. #424  Yes, gun to my head and 52k hard.  

“We’re very bullish on this project,” said Herbison.Vocationally-skilled workers such as machinists, welders and auto assembly laborers will be needed once a manufacturing plant is secured.

Welcome @Joe A.Congrats on your first deal.