Thanks for everyone's input, insight and encouragement over the years here on BP.Cheers!

And lastly, encouragement for taking my time to find the right tenants.  

It's simple, direct deposit is preferred and highly encouraged.  

@Christi Hawkins @Kerry Boyle @Matt Motil I appreciate the warm welcome and encouragement!

Keep in mind in no way am I saying your aren't doing most of what a PM would do - you just aren't allowed to legally have anything to do with Leasing, so I encourage you not to refer to yourself as a PM to shield you from liability.As for the years of licensing it would take to accomplish becoming a PM (getting back to my "held by a Broker**" bit).... more good news is that you can reduce this to weeks.

Thanks for the encouragement Joe Homs.

I hope this encourages readers.

I’ve found being in a mastermind of like minded individuals helps me excel more as everyone in the group encourages and wants me to succeed. 

In addition to encouraging you to join TRIG I’d encourage you to also check out the Hampton Roads Landlord Assoc and Rent Ready Norfolk.  

That's not my market, but it seems like excellent news to me - regulations like that encourage responsible ownership/management without severely handicapping the industry, and in my opinion creates a safer environment in which to operate a business without fearing that super-strict regulations could swoop in at any moment.