Many of these tasks you mention are part of the cost of doing business, such as periodic painting and replacing flooring (see some of the discussions on products like Allure if you want to avoid carpet issues).I think you have gotten more than your nickel's worth on this paint job and flooring, and even the most frugal landlord would want to redo these at this time (turn over is the ideal time).

Having invested in both cattle farms and The guide dogs of America charity, one is protected under individual disability discrimination laws one is not. 

Ideally, I would like to buy something in my area to house hack, but that's still hard.

I had a quote of 2.64% for a 4 year term on my principal residence in Canada just today.The US starts around 4% but then you have to add 30 to 40% for the exchange if I use Canadian money for the payments.So, ideally I need to borrow as much as possible for my deals and pay it off as the dollar improves. 

Also watch out for rules that would impact your tenancy i.e. no rentals with short term leases or leases less than 2 years, or no renting out individual rooms, or no rentals to individuals with different last names.  

For more on disqualified individuals, see the following. https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plan-investments-faqs

I also want to build a great network of like minded individuals who want to help each other profit and prosper together in real estate investing!

The reason they do this is because individuals buying a small piece of land with a house on it, or with the intentions of building a house on it, are usually looking for a lower price point home and are not looking to invest by owning the minerals as well.

Question: would the capital gains tax be calculated individually after the profits are disbursed, or do I have to process that prior to disbursement and subtract out the estimated tab amount?

Rent control in UC is tougher than Hoboken (I deal with properties in both).