I have intentionally built a healthy owner-tenant relationship over time, and I find that based on the mutual trust component, she cares for the property better than any other tenant I have had. 

Also, different points of view and different objectives make for a healthy market (and an interesting discussion).

As for the median American in my age group, yes I'm way beyond that and I attribute that success to the following:- Willing to delay gratification on a regular basis- Willing to do jobs no one else wants to do- Willing to work long hours for results (a strong work ethic)- Willing to take calculated but high upside/low downside risks- Willing to allow the "fruits of my labor" to be returned to the business instead of paying for a lavish lifestyle- A strong commitment to these principles by my spouse- A strong run of being healthy enough to work to produce excess profits- The fortuitous grace of being born and growing up in the United States, where opportunities for financial success are everywhere and accessible to anyone- A splash of luck at being in the "right place at the right time"

The solution to your problem is to start paying down your properties, by selling 1-3 of them to pay off the others and have a healthy pile of cash then hire a PM.

I'm interested in knowing where you are getting your data from to project a healthy ROI opportunity for your Real Estate Investment. 

I make a protein shake every morning to freeze then put it in the Ninja and turn it into ice cream at night. 

Rental Income Powerhouse: Can the property bring in enough rent to cover your costs and leave you with a healthy profit?

Because saying you own multiple “units” is supposed to impress your friends or random strangers on the internet in a way saying I have a healthy mix of stocks and bonds doesn’t.

In terms of mitigating your risk - particularly if you buy a condo - consider a newer building, steel or masonry construction, a unit on Floor 3 or above where Flood insurance wouldn't be necessary, larger buildings where costs are spread amongst more owners, and buildings with a financially healthy HOA (track record of good management, reserves in the budget to cover large capital expenditures, etc).

Since I don't know what I don't know, I rely on these professionals to help keep me educated, organized, and my business healthy.