As New Western will tell you outright, independently verify everything and make sure the project aligns with your strategy.3.

Monthly cash flow is only one component of profit.

Putting aside enough for each of those every month means you won't be surprised when one or more of those components needs a repair or replacement. 

Figure out WHY you want to invest in RE, what $ income it will take to hit that goal, pick the best vehicle to get you there (you seem to have researched them all) and then work backwards from your end goal all the way down to what small steps you need to take daily that align with your end goal. 

Are you talking about GCs who can bid for a whole/part of a project, or do you go to the granular level and get 5 sources for each material/component type before inducing bidding competition (i.e. 5 drywall teams, 5 painting services, etc)? 

My actions in the past, now and in the future is to underwrite these assets that align with my financial metrics for each asset class.

You have to set your expectations up front with your property management company Di Roberto manages my cousin’s apartments here in Worcester but there management style didn’t align with how I want my units to be managed.

Move my cash into a local bank who's lending environment aligns with how I wish to grow and invest.

Leasing and managing a property is generally not too much work, when it is just one, but it can be a pain from time to time, and in my experience those painful times always come when other parts of life need your attention.But the true answer to your post: if this is aligning with your goals and you are happy with the returns it will provide, then go for it. 

Reloading components are pretty scarce right now.