Everyday I consume and take notes on what I read and watch. 

Then by all means).ConsumersSo how are consumers feeling?

The software nerd 5 levels up is the one who does the bulk data entry saying "if it's 2-4 unit, here's this hit, and if it's cash out, here's the hit for that," and so on.If, at the Fannie Mae level, some hit goes away, but "Johnny consumer" does not notice it, and they can leave it in there, and take that extra profit, I'm sure you can see why they might have an incentive to do that.

The real estate/business lending space is HIGHLY regulated - the same regulations which aid you and protect you as a member of the LGBTQ community or ANY OTHER community also apply in the other direction and to all other consumers. 

Then follow those concerns with solutions, such as having a system in place for tenants to make maintenance requests (including in emergencies), why all of your spare time won't be consumed by these investments, being properly insured against hazards, etc.Your wife doesn't have to be passionate about real estate like you are but if you address the concerns upfront, it's much easier to get the ball rolling in the right direction.

It's time consuming.

These generally don't require as much infrastructure from the county (septic instead of sanitary sewer, usually no stormwater systems required), and I sell them to consumers wishing to build their own homes on enough acreage to have vegetable gardens, chicken coops, etc.

Driving for dollars is a very time-consuming task and even if you target distress properties that its only one layer of motivation which for us is not the one that triggers our sellers to be motivated.  

Turnover can be very time consuming. 

With my young son, full-time W-2 job, the fact that I have been consuming a lot of educational materials until now, I just haven't been able to get everything on paper.But as I finish up The E-Myth Revisited, I think I feel comfortable enough to start putting everything to paper, start getting out into the area, and lining up some funding alternatives.Wishing everyone success!