@Aaron Bard the syndication route would likely be the best route to go for you.You will likely structure in either a 506(b) or 506(c) syndication, each having different pros/cons.To raise capital from those outside of friends in family, you will need systems and process to be able to target/attract investor that want to partner with you on your projects. 

I know some people have different experience levels and capacity to learn and execute skills.

I don't see rapid growth/appreciation in the Shoals either;  it's simply too far away to catch the momentum from Huntsville/Madison's growth.  

This might be slightly different, but it’s also kinda the same thing.

Let them know it will be used at the end of their new lease and that they will need to pay the difference between the amount escrowed and the new rateIssue this in writing

Why would you expect tenants to act differently because they are being evicted?

.- The 23 year old who just bought the first house-hack may teach us something game-changing.The “real deal” looks very different in many contexts: THAT is the power of BiggerPockets.

A couple of quotes I always like to use to give myself confidence are:"Timing the market does not work, however, Time In the market makes all the difference in the world!""

I uploaded a different post on multifamily, but this one relate to house hacking.

You can still find excellent deals that still cash-flow in the rapidly expanding city of Columbus, Ohio.