Quote from @Chris Seveney: Just curiousAccording to Bob, this is a good time with the world situation and they continue to have plenty of them.

If you start self-managing in January and continue through the rest of the year, you should definitely be able to satisfy that requirement as long as you’re more involved than anyone else (including contractors and property managers).

This will help you continue to learn as well as open up the possibility of partnerships or deals coming your way.Best of luck.

Further legislation continues to impact residential RE investments.  

How do you think these peripheral markets will evolve in the next few years, especially as both groups continue to look for opportunities?

I continue to evaluate deals these providers send me and if something penciled I would definitely consider buying more. 

I only have one unit that I hope I will continue to retain a tenant long term.

Hopefully, he has the courage to continue on his REI education journey, and keep coming back to this awesome community where others will actually give him advice. sometimes the truth is what is needed.. wholesaling is a dying niche states are outlawing it as we speak.

Yes, this needs more investigation.

As you approach your next purchase, start talking to lenders about pre-approval, build investment criteria, and continue educating yourself on market trends.Good luck!