Bidding on contracts:Some companies/people quote low to gain the contract, then they start to skip services or produce lower quality to maintain their profit margin. 

Not to try in gaining any sympathy, I just thought I'd share part of my story of grief.In Early August, 2017, I took what was left of my life's' savings and used it to:1.

And be care of taking advice from someone who has something to gain from you.

I am more interested on passive rather than flipping or fast turn around.

The key will be to figure out which suburbs and exurbs are likely to gain from the excess demand.

I realize that you made this post with the hopes of gaining inside and recommendation, but the chances are  you’ll simply get more challenges. 🧐 I did have a question for you.

Thanks @Johnny MartinMy suggestion is to partner with a like minded person... and preferably someone like a family member who really knows you... a dad... an uncle, etc that understands the value of passive investing.  

Lend to Live: Earn Hassle-Free Passive Income in Real Estate with Private Money Lending. www.biggerpockets.com/lendtolive.

Would love to gain knowledge on your journey and what to expect.

If you want to shower me w/advice on my specific scenario:2x Duplexes4% Mortgage Rates / Very small loansMixture of LTR/MTR/STRActive Income (not very passive)Net Income around $24,000 in totality (however my books are a mess and am currently working with someone to CLEAN THEM UP so I can get a clearer picture)Would you a) hold; b) sell and open a franchise or other business venture ?