Ultimately our main goal build a portfolio of multiple different types of investment properties, buy and holds, rental properties, and fix/flips; but the wholesaling side of real estate seems like an attractive venture as we are just starting with little capital and it could provide us with a revenue stream to become a cash buyer. 

The numbers get tight as soon as you get some vacancy over the years.Your idea is to grow your portfolio taking cash out of your 2 properties so that you can buy two more to balance and have  better cash flow.This is how I would look at it:- Properties are constantly in red, if a few vacancies are causing you to get in red you are not building your reserve fund.- To expand your portfolio you have to think on doing self-property management, or refinancing to get more properties won't resolve the issue and add more problems.

It is difficult to find a broker/agent who really gives a Sxxx and not about the quick buck.

If you need any specific information regarding the skip tracing, please let me know.I’m looking more for building a list based on criteria 

I've run STR/MTR/LTRs and it will be very difficult for you to maintain a solid calendar with only MTRs.But definitely fine-tune your dealings with ABNB....they will ruin you.... 

Specifically, I'm in need of referrals for contractors experienced in handling the unique challenges of renovating low-income rental properties, including single-family homes and small apartment buildings.

You'll find other things like liens and such that will have to be dealt with to clear title, but generally it's not too difficult and the title company or your title attorney will help you get title cleared.  

It is partly your job to "sell" him on it, and partly an education and relationship-building game from your end.Also, take a look at the buildings history, when it has last sold for, if it has bounced around on the market or not etc. 

We've also done some build to rent with some local smaller builders.

Also, go to the build your team tab to find advisors that can help you with your tax and financial planning.