I'm not motivated, but the homes needed work I didn't want to do or I did if for strategic tax or debt shell game reasons.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

These avg 5.8% and truly effort-free. 

I don't think our detroit land bank sale properties with tax liens I would have to look into that. 

Everytime you get close to depreciation running out (or want more) you 1031, expand your holdings, and your tax write off. 

I use my license for multiple activities: Of course- comps, when buying and when selling, tax data- to see what I am about to pay when i own the home ( for long term holdings), check the DOM (days on the market) for the subdivision I am either buying on, or when I plan on selling, etc. 

Unless there is a reason to submit your tax returns, you could go w2-only. 

How do you pay for the tax and insurance?

I work a lot with investors outside of the US from a tax perspective but from a mortgage perspective, as mentioned above hard money or DSCR is probably your best bet.

Positives are proximity, low property taxes, no income taxes, no weather events, very low maintenance stucco/tile structures, “young” properties (5-20 years old)