It is those few clients that make our life hell anyway.There will be a great many more that will respect your choices and admire your dedication to your family.

My Grandmother (rest her soul) was a Realtor and I remember admiring what she did for a living when I was a child.  

(holding vs. flipping).4) People: Seeking & consistently nurturing deeper relationships with people with a long term approach.5) Mentor(s):  Making it a habit to be around people who I admire & want to emulate.6) Acquiring or trading up to "higher quality" long term assets as soon as possible.7) Never stop looking for deals & making deals: Even when you don't have money or are fully invested.  

I admire your incredible drive.

I only mention this because according to you he's "the most reputable person in the real estate industry and the most trusted and admired Bigger Pockets contributor":"its up to the owner to have them inspected quarterly and remedy wet spots or mold at the first sign..

I admire the humble approach, even though a beginner like myself, I definitely respect and consider 3 OOS properties in one year moving fast!

As a fellow IL resident, I might have to swing by your town on one of my drives to Indiana or Champaign some day just to admire how you're revitalizing old properties!

Men want to be admired by their wives2.

I used to visit the properties after the completion of each rehab to admire the new look and show off the before/after pics to friends and family.

If that fits you take those skills and pitch it to your most admired investor in town or person/business you would like to model.