I don’t have time, nor want to use leisure time to sit and email or try and contact each potential seller that comes in as a lead.

Join local Real estate investor associations in your area to network with people running this business Find out how most are successful why do most go out of business What are the STR laws for the area What are most people coming to your market for work or leisure Is the property in mind in close proximity to the reason people come into town Platforms to list and market your property Lease management Operations management Property management Turnovers /housekeeping systems 

Do I pledge a portion of net profits for an investment sector?

Even if they did call, I wouldn't answer. 2 weeks time is too costly for me to lose at anyone else's leisure.

I hope we have more podcasts along these lines........I appreciate that Bigger Pockets has an appeal to many sectors of the market, there is something for ALL, but ALL is not for everybody.Cary

Huge Private sector, and Federal and Local Govt will always have jobs no matter who is in the power..

Building relationships with industry professionals and organizations will not only help you develop a robust investment strategy but also expand your network within the commercial real estate sector.

Long-term I'd like to be able to travel more and have a bigger role in the non-profit sector.  

Roblox too I hope.I think the next 15 years, it is still within 3rd wave of tech/energy sector explosion, just look at Cathie Wood investing.I would be happy if Texas experienced what Bay Area felt today ($700k per-door 2BR Class A Apt ; rented for $4,500).

Unless rent growth keeps pace with inflation, your time off the corporate treadmill will be short-lived.Also, all private sector jobs are temporary.