Juggling all that plus a marriage hasn’t been easy, but I never aimed to get rich overnight—I just wanted peace of mind no matter what cycle we’re in.

Markets like Cleveland, Indianapolis, Birmingham, and parts of Florida or Georgia offer strong cash flow, stable tenant bases, and more predictable rehab timelines, especially through turnkey providers who handle the whole sales process and management for you.Turnkey may not be for everyone, but for new investors, especially those working remotely or looking to grow without juggling multiple rehabs.

These properties are either newly built or fully renovated, tenant-ready, and professionally managed, so you skip the construction and leasing headaches and start with cash flow on day one.I personally made the shift toward turnkeys after dealing with unreliable rehab estimates and trying to juggle team-building from a distance.

John, congrats on getting that first rental done—especially with all you’re juggling!

Quote from @Saheed Alam: I joined the RTR Academy in March 2025, and by the end of April 2025, I had already closed on my first turnkey investment property—something I never thought I could do this quickly while juggling a demanding full-time W2 job.

Sounds like you're in a great position to level up—three rentals already under your belt is no small feat, especially while juggling another career.Richmond and Hampton Roads are both solid markets with a lot of potential.

And as a female entrepreneur, I’m especially interested in hearing how others have managed building a portfolio while juggling a household, a full-time job, and everything in between.

It handles rent collection, lease tracking, and property-specific accounting, so you don’t need to juggle multiple platforms.

I don’t care for being a landlord anymore with having a young family, work and living away from place.Thanks for sharing your situation — it sounds like you've put a lot of time, energy, and money into this property over the years, and it’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed now, especially while juggling a young family and living out of the area.Given everything you mentioned, it sounds like selling might be a smart move if you're no longer interested in being a landlord.

That’s no small feat.Since you’re aiming for something more passive, juggling two young kids, and can’t take on heavy rehab or house hacks, here are a few realistic, lower-lift strategies to help you scale:1.