Starting with the Community Redevelopment Act (CRA) put forth by the city; the Monaco Yacht Club Residences which were completed in 2022 consist of 39 units that start at $3.25mm.

The requirement to have a realtor license, according the Maryland state statute 17-102, does not apply when (among other things)"an owner or lessor of any real estate while managing, leasing or selling the real estate, unless the primary business of the owner or lessor is providing real estate brokerage services or...a person while acting in the capacity of a personal representative" Sounds like a carve out for representing yourself to me.Which would be consistent with the NC definition of a realtor as anyone who buys, sells, leases...real estate for others for compensation.

I have a few other rentals already and have been consistently earning well between all my investments, my job and my wife's job.

.#4 Higher Appreciation Potential:Single-family homes tend to appreciate more consistently and at a higher rate than small multifamily properties over time.

My cabin has been consistently booking for the weekends since we launched a couple months ago with the average person booking 2 days in advance.

When contacting a potential tenant's previous landlord, consider asking about the tenant's payment history, whether they consistently paid rent on time, how they maintained the property, if there were any complaints from neighbors, and the reason for leaving.

Don't settle for properties that merely break even; aim for those that generate consistent income from the start.

If you take care of these items consistently you don't have much to worry about & will save time and money better spent being refocused on your real estate business. 

Multifamily properties are a fantastic way to start, especially for building a solid portfolio and generating consistent cash flow.Madison and Milwaukee are great places to look at - they have very robust rental markets and economic stability.

While it's concerning that the applicants are unemployed, housing vouchers ensure that their rent is covered, which can provide you with consistent payments.