We will be starting small and slowly scaling at a pace that is comfortable to us.

In Upstate SC, the housing market is booming at an unsustainable pace.

I like to go over the lease with the tenant in person or over the phone at a pace they request (line by line or pointing out the clauses they may be more interested in such as when rent is due, late payments, etc. and skipping portions such as joint and several liability, non-waiver, etc.). 

Unfortunately, there aren't many of them so you have to work at their pace. 

Not all at once but at a nice gradual pace is doable. 

Steady economy and growing at a reasonable pace.

Maybe this is how business IS done in Lubbock as it's a smaller, slower pace place?

Real estate is an industry where there are time things move at a fast pace and spans of slooooow boredom.

You have to wait for her and be patient cos it has to be at her own pace and with no pressure other wise she will resist. ( I dont know why, but in general women are wired to protect and conserve) And all she sees when you tell her about RE is RISK and PROBLEMS. ultimately is the fear of the unknown. ( She is protecting her household) Automatic reaction. 

That's exactly why it is a powerful strategy and if you're willing to live with that reality for a while, it can help pay down your mortgage and build equity at an accelerated pace.