I am trying to generate extra money and a better life for my family, I just want to be able to see my daughter in Florida more so eventually I want to have multiple properties but I guess getting started without any real world insight is difficult and I dont want to give up on my dreams.

Eventually, you can request your security back and open better cards with less fees and no money up front. 

Eventually I want to invest in positive cash flow rental opportunities but I'm really interested in flipping properties or wholesale at this point.  

Eventually down the line I want to start picking up rentals.

Eventually I want to build small assets.

Eventually, one of the parents got the loan for them...but it is still JUST the parent on the loan. 

It sounds to me like you are putting a lot of time, management, and risk into having a large base of unskilled labor that you can draw upon as you need them for either growth or eventually training.I agree with @J Scott that you are likely at risk if one of them were to get hurt on one of your jobs, just like you would be for any of your other employees, and you are probably getting a lower quality result by using unskilled labor.I think the safer and more flexible way to grow and maintain quality is by using subs with their own licenses, insurance, etc. that you can manage as you slowly bring in new employees that you can train and build a relationship with.

Just keep taking one step forward, and you'll arrive at your destination eventually.

You still have taxes, insurance, property management (even if you are paying yourself to do it) and, unless your brand new building is made out of pure titanium, at least some maintenance and the CERTAINTY of eventual capex.

I'll be looking for flips to start out with and eventually moving to buy and hold.