@Jeremy H.I think you hit the nail on the head here - the problem is 1) the deliberate marketing, plus 2) the genuinely well meaning content from 2016, when prices and interest rates were lower.  

JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide, Honda, L Brands, Huntington, and Amazon are just a few of the many companies that have thousands of jobs in the city.

If you want to quit your job, I'd at least be committed to a single path, and not just try to figure it out once you've deliberately put yourself into a stressful financial situation. 

Currently have two long term rentals and looking to slowly and deliberately scale in a disciplined way.Thanks!

Most in your shoes want to move as quickly as possible and sometimes slowing down & being more deliberate will save you time and money in the long run.

JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide, Honda, L Brands, Huntington, and Amazon are just a few of the many companies that have thousands of jobs in the city. 

After almost a month of deliberation and discussion we have decided to enroll in the WealthAbility program. 

JP Morgan once said MArkets exist to transfer wealth from the impatient to the patient

It can ruin a foundation.")Man, good on you for making the business you've created, but reading through some of the other similar negative experiences, I'm reminded that it takes a particular kind of person to do what you do: to speak to people "face to face" and deliberately misrepresent what you offer without blinking, then pat yourself on the back while backhandedly blaming your customer when they're upset that you didn't come close to delivering on what you advertised. 

Expenses like these (maintenance, vacancy) are inevitable in RE business so I deliberately mention them here to give you an idea on what to expect.