My advice is to slow down, take a breath, and always let the numbers guide you.Otherwise, you're not an investor; you're just a speculator! 

Go slow, be patient, and educate yourself first.

May, in general, is a very slow month in the Smokies.

Recently, I’ve been contemplating withdrawing my entire TSP and buying cash flowing properties instead.

Has anyone had a problem or slow down in applications since rent redi requires app download to apply vs link?

yes - sep/Oct are the slow months but Florida is still has a lot of tourists....but less than usual. 

Contractor was slow, so I started my own team Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

do have a decent amount saved up in my stock portfolio that I want to sell to maybe acquire a second investment property but I’d like 4-6 unit would it be the right time now or take it slow and build up to that?

He works on his own time and schedule, with little supervision except time and time again I happen to be there to make sure he doesn't fall or get hurt, as well as just to help the project get done faster and move onto the next.Sadly though, it seems since business has been so slow with his father (he metioned his father hasn't paid him for the little jobs they do (for other clients, not me) together these days).

Absolutely.If you prefer slow, steady and proven you might consider Dave Ramsey.Think about it how much is there to talk about if you've got millions $$$ in your 401k or Roth IRA and paid off houses?