Another thing to consider when it comes to price is to remember that many of the asking prices you'll see are filled with optimism and often based on bad numbers or advice. 

I am super excited right now but that is grounded in the realization that this is going to take a while, years to get to the goal that I have in mind, but I also know that even huge tasks can be achieved small steps at a time.

I know that real estate is a very real way to achieve this goal and that's why I've joined BiggerPockets.

One option would be for me to simply put more money into the LLC, but I know in order to achieve my vision for this business I will need to have investment money available in the future and I would like to start building those relationships now.

And @Carl Fischer works for an IRA custodian who can help you achieve that goal.An Attorney I know who is a big real estate investor told me that all of his acquiring investments are in Tax Freindly ownership like Roth IRA, Roth 401k, Cesa, Health Savings etc. 

Just remember that Grant is selling a passive real estate investment, and he isn't exactly an objective financial professional.Buying a personal residence all cash is rarely the optimal way to deploy capital.

This is just my personal opinion but I believe your spouse should help you achieve your goals and dreams.

And B.) do you have a target per unit can flow and are you achieving it? 

They clearly have an internal talent issue, major ongoing platform integration issues, failed partnerships (Yapstone), and probably a bunch of MBA pricing consultants pitching hair brained ideas to “optimize” fees.

If you’re going to move out and rent, does your market yield high enough rent to achieve your rental goals?