My goal is to make a full transition as an investor by the end of the year starting with cash-generating strategies like wholesaling and option contracts but being a big picture person I'd like to later transition to larger projects.  

I am a Licensed Realtor and I would love to help you with the transition.

He made the transition from a part-time real estate investor to full time in January of 2016.

It currently rents for $850, which is under market for this neighborhood (market is probably $950).With taxes, insurance, debt service, management expenses, 10% for maintenance, 10% for capital expenditures, and 10% figured in for vacancy, I'm calculating a current cash flow of $90 / month based on the $850 rent.I know that's not stellar, but here's why I like it:The neighborhood is one of those neighborhoods I really believe in -- it is minutes to downtown, and central to major redevelopment and transit projects in my city (Atlanta), and it may just be one of these hot neighborhoods that becomes one of the great places to live.Right now, this is the cheapest on-market property in the neighborhood -- the closest comps are in the 85-95K range, and several flips (not comps, but nicer houses on the same block) have sold in the $200K range in the past month.

I'm thinking about transitioning to commercial and wanting to chat with others working in this area.

My name is Steve from Sebastian, FL 32958 and I plan to take my experience from a 10+ year career using DM to successfully sell Life Insurance and transition over to investing in real estate.   

You may consider drafting a letter advising them of the transition and who to contact for maintenance issues, etc.

I am glad that the transition is working out.  

I will be starting as a transitional agent hoping to become full time in a year to 18 months.

All the best as you transition!