There are also so many stories of people who have come from intensely difficult circumstances and have managed to find a way (incarceration, homelessness, addiction, abusive relationships, extreme poverty, you name it).

I don’t have PRO status YET but it’s coming as I’ve been extremely successful in my real estate journey.

I figured that this might trigger a Change in Accounting method.  

I'm also extremely active there.

Also you better be cash, or it will be extremely difficult to get any good dealsGood luck 

In discussions with our realtor and a friend who owns a development company, their offer is extremely low. 

Driving for dollars is a very time-consuming task and even if you target distress properties that its only one layer of motivation which for us is not the one that triggers our sellers to be motivated.  

Keep in mind as a licensee, if 25% of your transactions are your own, it may be extremely difficult to get E&O insurance.

A good friend of mine suggested I should take her as my tenant because what was perceived to be a prolonged softening rental market that is happening and extremely limited quality tenant pool. 

There could be a market where 2 bedroom units do better than 3 bedroom, so take the general advice you get here and dig into the specifics for your situation =) Thanks, that was extremely helpful!