However, it seems as if you have already established a good enough system with the standard MAO formula, so would you say that one is better than the other?

The agents I know that are doing well are spending 6 figures on marketing and feeding a team or have a good sphere that they've established and work it.

Looking for a knowledgeable established local realtor that knows the area that can  handle the whole process efficiently. 

You need to re-establish proper expectations. 

If I can establish a relationship like this before the next purchase I would be much more comfortable with a low money down option.

Second you could buy for appreciation if you ran the cal and you lose idk 200 a month but next year you break even and the year after you make 200 in a highly appreciating market it could be worth it but it is a gamble.

Also, you must establish a bank account for the company, have an operating agreement in place and issue Ownership certificates, along with a few other things.

I also completely agree that it’s easier to loan on purchase price for all the reasons you mentioned, plus a few others. 1) Purchase price is a well-established number not subject to the interpretation of comps, as ARV is.

Have you tried Path of Land to see if you can get your funding through them who are already established lenders.

I know manahawkin had the building boom, but the also have theyre established neighborhoods that give you that family feel.