The goal is to remain respectful and not harrass him while you are trying to manage his tenancy. 

My goal is to be able to pull all/most of my money back out using the BRRR strategy so that I can keep building my portfolio. 

My short term goal is to buy a property, and live there for three years, and after that time period rent it out.

Tell them your experience, how much money you have to invest, what you are looking for, and goals. 

Conventus aims to work with borrowers to help them achieve their goals and complete the vision of their projects. 

My goal was 20 properties by 40.

Just wanted to see if I could get some words on what I should be doing to achieve my goals in this.Thanks

Ideally looking to be oceanfront or close to it with purchase price less than 500k, with the goal of having a "house hack" seasonal vacation rental for seniors or company extended stay sort of thing which would pay mortgage, taxes and HOA.  

I'll make that my goal.

Yes, this can be a huge time saver especially if your jurisdiction considers this an "addition" instead of a "new construction" which generally makes it easier and faster to get a permit.