I am completely open to suggestions!

A few things I’d suggest as a local investor:Know Your Markets: New England is a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas with very different dynamics.

The Hilltop Mall (standard shopping mall, Macys, JC Penny, escalators, if you were alive in the 90s you know),  in Richmond CA was purchased in 2021, but the buyers aren't doing any of our brilliant peanut gallery suggestions.

Let me know if they need suggestions or further help!

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Any suggestions on the best ways to make the switch to becoming a full time investor and help grow my family's (and my own) portfolio?

I suspect it will be well used and have high maintenance costs.Software: office of google office, asana, possibly quickbooks (i would normally not suggest for a single rental, but the rent by room compounds things).  

Because they can't make a commission on it. Simple Truths.But you can make a ton of money, if you do it correctly.

Are you suggesting that being crammed in a small hotel room represents a better experience than being in a comfortable homey Airbnb?

Suggestions?