This is not for your average JOE.

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

The others some headaches but got really cheap as rehabbed so holding good chunk of equity and they still cash flow averaged out but it’s way less stable some months far positive and some in red.

@Danielle Levy a lot of questions regarding your accusations:1) What are the average Days On Market (DOM) for rentals in this "hot" market?

I have a few rentals with section 8 tenants, and they tend to stay on average 4-5 years.

The value of the hotel is based off of how well it's being operated.My advice would be to get a job in the hotel industry.

It's a winning combination of direct access to industry experts coupled with building lasting relationships and get direct feedback on your strategies in small-group format.

If growing the portfolio isn't the route for you, then the market is still a great hedge to diversify (S&P returns 8-10%/year on average). 

Going back to a W2 is not what I want to do, at least not in my old industry. 

Networking plays a crucial role in this industry and remember to keep learning continuously.