@Dan Heuschele it's interesting that you mention the max number of units that you guys want to manage personally, and still have a relaxed lifestyle.

But decided on American muscle after, so got a 1965 Corvette Sting Ray for 7 years. 

Some landlords in nicer areas let their guard down and relax screening standards.

I'll also try to relax a little and not worry too much about it while I'm getting things figured out.  

Would it not be great to have David, Mindy, Scott and Josh mentioning all the answers in a "yoga type of voice"and Brandon playing ukulele in the background to make it even more relaxing? 

When, after 2weeks of no visits my agent said "relax... selling a house takes time... just wait at $380k" My response was my carrying cost is $750 per WEEK.

Relax and take a deep breath.

I could've helped you out when you mentioned needing a chiropractor while being very relaxed on the couch.I've been wrestling with how much to put down for the first property.

My expectation/observation is that people bought 'stuff' during the 'pandemic recession' and now that things are relaxing and getting normal, they will soon (12 month or less) be off-loading some of those assets (e.g. off-grid campers, prepper-style land acquisitions, generators, etc.)

Get your numbers down pat -- spend time on craigslist seeing how much houses rent for, and then go to realtor.com and figure out if any single families in your area will cashflow (not to buy, because you don't have the money down right now; just as an exercise to build your deal-recognition muscle).When you find the MFR in your area, call the landlords and PMs and ask if you can take them for coffee.