In my over half century investing in real estate I have never really found a book or singular resource that "ties together the essentials - investing principles, lending strategies, dal analysis, syndications and PM best practices" as you ask.  

If you take it to the extreme I’d like to see an interest only loan option that had a competitive interest rate, I mean I do like principle pay down, but I like cash flow better, and in the end equity gain is where the really money is, so any tool that would allow me to use more leverage and reduce risk by increasing liquidity is better for me. 

Now it's more like flip four, buy one - but the principle is the same.

Once you’ve got the basics down, start running real numbers in different markets to see what kind of cash flow and returns each area offers.

Did you confirm the 2% annual management fee is deducted from principle prior to principle being returned? 

But the principle is the same.Why This MattersAfter nearly 20 years and hundreds of deals, I can tell you the most valuable skill in real estate investing isn't renovation expertise or property management or financing relationships.Those things matter, but they're multipliers on the foundation.The foundation is buying right.

From what I've seen, you're indeed at risk of veil piercing if you do not observe some basic principles with the LLC (e.g. need to file annual report and pay fees, not mix up personal vs. business funds, etc.).

With a flat fee per month, towards principle.

You are basically thinking you can control the sales price, by beeing the buyer and the seller.

While I mainly work with investors in the Midwest, the principles around cash flow analysis, tenant management, and property underwriting are similar anywhere, so if you want, I can share some strategies that have helped out-of-state investors avoid pitfalls and find solid Section 8 deals.