This team should include professionals like agents, lenders, contractors, and property managers.Lastly, connect with other investors and attend local REI networking groups and meetups.

The most obvious is that you will be able to offset your mortgage with renting out a few rooms.

our first exit strategy was to sell own a wrap around mortgage creating a second note and financing our desired equity position but to find the end buyer was a challenge so we decided to rent it out after 3 months of vacancy Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Speaking with a mortgage broker?

I would talk to lenders in your state to get specific. 

learning curve is in commercial lease negotiations and challenges of “island time” contractors and professional services Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

(Max vacated rents - your monthly mortgage payment) = +/- net cashflow.

How much is your mortgage payment on House A?

We have our agent and lawyer selected but are between two different lenders.

I'd find a lender that can do deals with brand new companies and do not require seasoning, if you choose to go that route.