They do make filler pieces, since 2'x2' is an uncommon size, so if you found an 18"x18", or something closer, you can get a filler for the grid (though probably only if its a common manufacturer like Armstrong or USG).

But there is no uniformity of rules and regs across cities to allow scaling like that.

Think of risk as a scale- very safe on one end and very risky on the other.

Scaling my current business is my main priority right now, so I don't need the stress of maintaining the RE license at this time.

No way to scale your investments and use each buy as a springboard for the next one.But, if you have no time out there on the west coast, perhaps you're not really interested?

Many people "graduate" from SFH to MFH just based on economy of scale as you ramp up, but I know MM (multi-millionaires) working just fine off the SFH model.

We do a significant amount of business with his company and they've always been extremely welcoming, accommodating and open-minded while I've learned the business and about our industry (in the construction market - I work for a manufacturer and he's a contractor).

I have visions of manufactured communities around me.

Wheelbarrow Profits Podcast - While they have a variety of different guests, Jame and Gino have several interviews with individuals who have scaled quickly and achieved success in the multi-family arena.  

So I work for a manufacturing company and we recently started renting this building for a new division.