If your war chest is tied up in the equity to this property then a sale and redeploy of the equity can probably benefit you. 

Also factor equity paid by tenants and the tax benefits you will receive.

I really JUST started my job research process and am open to other ideas that would benefit my long-term goal of investing.

They now have numerous locations in roughly 20 states.

There may be further benefit, depending on your situation, for that U.S.A. corporation be a 100% child entity of a Canadian corporation: permitting favourable tax treatment of retained earnings paid from child to parent.As already stipulated, this is not an DIY area of real estate, seek out the guidance of an experienced professional.

Is that a typical scam or is there a tax benefit?

I feel I have a good understanding of the BRRRR strategy, how it works, and the short/long-term benefits. 

As long as everyone benefits I dont see why living in a different market would have any influence aside from it being structured a little different (how they are paid, communication, contracts drafted/signed etc.)I have thought about turn-key investments however I don't believe that will give me much experience at all considering I would most likely be buying it right before it hits the market.

Her rent was completely paid by her Section 8 Benefit. 

Just keep in mind that it benefits you both to have this information, so make sure to share your info with them as well.