Its easier to trust a Guru who preaches great returns than to buy something that doesn't have as good returns in your backyard. many people will follow where they are told the easiest way to make money is its human nature.

(a) A person may acquire an option or an interest in a contract to purchase real property and then sell or offer to sell the option or assign or offer to assign the contract without holding a license issued under this chapter if the person:(1)does not use the option or contract to purchase to engage in real estate brokerage; and(2)discloses the nature of the equitable interest to any potential buyer.

Who’s Disqualifiedyouyour spouseyour parents and/or your adoptive parentsyour natural grandparentsyour natural children and/or your adopted childrenyour stepchildrenThe spouse of your natural childrenyour grandchildrenAny fiduciaryAny people providing services to your IRA

At same time there operations costs are also expanding due to wage inflation naturally fallowing the "everything inflation" so yeah....

It sounds like most of your issues were insurance-related, which indicates this is a risky market based on natural disasters or something.

Most building codes by nature will not approve a home that small, most have minimum square foot requirements.

When you finish setting up your business profile and have your forums signature set up, you can focus on answering user questions, which will naturally lead to connections and business. 

The only management cost I have is my own time, which outside of natural disasters is 1-2 hours/week at best.

Others meet at events, RE meetups, or even through social media—whatever feels most natural.3️⃣ Vetting: Vetting is crucial.

Asset management, though closely related to real estate, is typically considered more strategic and financial in nature rather than direct involvement in day-to-day property operations.