Now I am interested in growing a little into the single family realm in a neighborhood closer to my home.  

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

I have a similar background (but am much older) and did not start growing my own personal portfolio till I was closer to 40 and in less than 10 years I could sell all my real estate and retire if I wanted.

Most of the negative feedback on BBB has to do with their lack of responsiveness, which could be a growing pain issue since they are affiliated with at least several large REI groups that I am aware of, so are presumably overwhelmed with new business right now.

Just pick a route, get extra liability and focus on growing. 

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

My goal is to spread my funds across multiple investments to grow my portfolio while keeping my down payments as low as possible.

I’d look at the long-term value in that secluded newly built community—sometimes those areas can grow well, but they can also take longer to appreciate.

I'd suggest meeting people in person and investing in B properties or better in growing markets.

I then was offered a position at a local growing investment mortgage bank.