If you are inexperienced, just manage the properties as is for a few years until you learn how to manage rentals, and more importantly understand the fundamentals of investing (leverage, tax implications, opportunity cost, opex vs capital trade-offs, etc).

Start with the fundamentals of financial management.

Unfortunately cash flow and unit count are the two metrics most are taught to chase which leads to buying in the lowest barrier markets lacking any fundamentals that are indicative of creating any true net worth or gains (with limited exceptions). 

.- Target desirable areas: Research neighborhoods with strong fundamentals, good schools, and amenities that attract buyers.- Stay informed: Keep a close eye on market trends, interest rates, and local economic factors that could impact your investmentsI also lend on fix and flip projects so let me know if you're looking to get an additional quote for your next flip! 

It's very close to what other agent models are and it's for simple fact there is no ready way to make big cut's to those fundamental expenses without suffering major risk or loss of service. 

strong market fundamentals, good asset How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Best of luck.Even with that, income is less linear and it's fundamentally not backed by the hard asset.

Wholesalers typically do not hold onto properties for the long term, but rather focus on generating income through quick transactions.The fundamental difference between realtors and wholesalers lies in their objectives and target markets.

There are still plenty of high paying jobs left, but the economic fundamentals are certainly not great compared to many other opportunities in other markets

And like @V.G Jason said, is what I've seen recently and what you are seeing part of some fundamental shift in the dynamics from the past year, or is it simple seasonality?