If you continue failing to screen properly, trying to solve tenant drama and babysitting, and then pull out the nuclear option (eviction) over every little thing, you’ll lose money and get ulcers being a landlord.

If you have the time and patience to resume occupancy and meet the two of last five years ownership AND occupancy tests, then I would opt for a tax free deal over a tax deferred deal.

I have a strong background with plenty of references and am happy to provide a copy of my resume and additional details if interested.Please feel free to reach out with any questions.Thanks,Adam 

I put in an add that describes the position .. what minimum qualifications you should have .. and an e mail to scan and transmit your Resume' for review if interest we will call you in for a interview.that's how I have gone about hiring folks..

End of April and onwards, the professionally employed (Often younger) Bay Area crowd gained their confidence, and life resumed, including apartment rentals.

@David White  also  James Wise has been advertising over on the marketplace for new employees that would want to work with his firm... you may want to respond and put in a resume'

Depending on the borrower's financial statement and resume (latter plays a big role, namely in terms of commercial & investment ownership/management experience), and the property specifics (location, Income/expense, condition), lenders could want closer to 30%, sometimes more.  25% is possible, but I'd plan on 30% to be safe. 

My hope is that I can slowly build my REI resume and skill set so that I can leave my current job in 5 years or so and really build wealth that allows me the freedom to use my time for my family, others and myself.

Maybe I missed it but how much were the purchase prices on all buildings to get the 6 grand in rent before we go all  nuclear mode 

And if you find a 50% ARV (assuming you did your math right) and only need to put 10-15% into the rehab of the property, then short of a nuclear war, you’ll probably have a hard time trying to lose money on that kind of deal.