I want to have more control over my situation, and take things into my own hands. 

Super simple.

But I’ve been trying to get my hands on as many books as possible, as many resources, podcasts, etc., but I was just wondering from my Bigger Pockets family if there is anything SPECIFICALLY that has helped you take large steps towards the direction you want to go with REI and your own personal careers?

@Kevin PhuWe have a handful of attached garages on our complexes.

This makes things super simple.  

I know they didn't put non-conforming in the description but a simple walkthrough and photos show that the windows are non-egress.3.

Maybe someone else here has first hand experience that can clarify, or knows lenders that will work around that requirement. 

From a business perspective it’s very simple, raise the rent to market value / increase profit.

Brandon is absolutely right - the process is simple, it's the work that's not that easy. 

Google "Sean Terry Simple Strategic Seller Script" and it should come up