With a defined purchase target in mind, I’m using the months leading up to summer to execute intentionally — dialing in my financing, team, and systems — so that when I begin making offers, I’m acting decisively rather than reactively.

A goal for the JV is established and defined.

I think that's the missing regulatory component, competent council. 

If you still have some hope in RE (which it seems you do), perhaps it’s time to review your RE strategy.If your goal is long-term financial independence, your rental income must meet specific requirements, which are determined by the city you invest in and the tenant segment that occupies your property.The city where you invest defines all long-term goals, including:Rental income must increase faster than inflation.

Underwrite conservatively so surprises don’t take you out.Minimal-rehab deals help, but they don’t erase age.Buying something functional is smart from Phoenix, but even “rent-ready” homes in these ZIPs may have 20–40-year-old components.

In a world that now defines this as "Peaceful Protest"....I'd have to coin you a saint, lol. 

Unless I'm mistaken, the contract between owner/landlord and PadSplit doesn't have a defined monthly rent but a target/goal of monthly income (so it's hard to use that as lease).

It’s a function of redirecting existing excess cash flow and being intentional with deployment for a defined period of time.

Investments are only available to "accredited investors" as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Defining clear goals will help guide your investment strategy and keep you focused on what you want to achieve.