Or, if I didn't enjoy it.Changing tactics and strategy is par for the course with the rapid pace of societal and technological changes nowadays. 

I would first change your perception about a turnkey provider not having in-house property management as being a red flag.

Perception of the unit2.

:)Not to be rude, but there are so many factors that come into play regarding lending like the borrower's qualifications, the property's qualifications, ltv and market conditions to just name a few, that saying someone is "getting scammed" when they're quoted a rate more than your perception of today's market is nonsense.For example. 

Even if it was a viable career, he would have issues with the age perception and the fact that he can’t legally contract for real estate as a minor....but to me that is irrelevant due to my first statement.

It may be difficult finding tenants to share a property knowing the other side has lots of pets (barking, noise, general perception) and you may need to disclose this business to prospective tenants.  

The idea is to introduce yourself and change their perception about landlords in case they have bad experience.If they’re late on rent offer to waive the late fee or some of the rent as a good gesture (depending on how they respond to you).Also, bring your handyman with you if you have any and let them know that he will take care of them when needed.That worked with me and I now have paying tenants!

I suspect that the "rat race" you feel is because there is a perception that this time spent in your job, is your primary income.

@Joe Splitrock🤣🤣🤣 your perception is obviously based on others misconception. $100 says you haven’t read Becoming your Own Banker by R Nelson Nash and you fail to understand the process.

I think if you have wide opening between living room and dinning area will be enough, that should give you nice flow, perception of bigger space but still defined living area.