I started walking down the same road - buying smaller residential properties by myself. 

I’ve got some tools for finding off-market deals and analyzing them, but I feel like I could use some more guidance to make sure I’m on the right track.Additionally, I'm also looking for a coaching program that offers one-on-one support for someone in my position.

Does your company also offer (off-market properties) - Thanks

So to the degree you can narrow down your buy criteria, the better off you're going to be.

Landlords don't need to get ripped off by tenants who abuse the law. 

I got laid off for about two months and everything fell behind (except our mortgage, we've never missed a payment always on time) but our credit scores are horrible.

Many lenders offer competitive introductory rates, so if the goal is to pay off ASAP you will benefit from this. 

You'll need a realtor/broker who specializes in investment properties in order to not only acquire the right property in the right market but to gain introductions to vetted contractors and resources. 

It is not advised to go down that road.

A structure a LOT more "fair" would be: You hand deliver the project on a silver platter WITH an assigned value for this, that will come right off the top of profits to you.