I would highly recommend doing something like this.

To find places with high rental demand, good economic circumstances, and room to develop, conduct in-depth market research.Examine your alternatives for financing, including conventional mortgages, private lenders, FHA, VA, and partnership loans.

FULL disclosure this next rental will not profit me much because of the high-interest rates but I want to keep it long term even If i am breaking even per month.

All have very high appreciation right now. 

Ouch... 75% set up fee sounds really high.

These properties are owned together with Lavatube Capital,a husband-and-wife team touting high-growth low risk returns and Lane Kawaoka, a real estate podcaster.Proudliving is a New Jersey based “owner and manager of real estate” which like other entities mentioned abovetakes funds from accredited retail investors to invest in the multi-family area.

I highly recommend that you tune in to the BiggerPockets Podcast and connect with the local lenders and brokers.

You need high occupancy for office which in today's market is not always the case.5-8 units you can get 30 year terms.

The Power of networking, Making High Level Connections is the new book for this month Speaker, Alexandra Labbar.

I've tried hiring contractors but the cost seems so high it's hard to make deals work, so my question is where do you find people to hire full time for general work like drywall, flooring, painting etc......