It could be doing a live in flip if you are handy and/or want to learn new skills.

I generally avoid wholesalers because my experience has been that they are unwilling to use a standard purchase agreement that is fair to both the buyer and seller and they do 'shady' stuff.

I guarantee Musk cares more about his money, property, kids, and bathroom floor than the hired help, but that doesn't mean he is better suited for the job or that he has the time, skills, and energy to handle it.Maybe you're part of the small percentage that can do a better job.

@Kenneth JohnsonTo invest in real estate, build a strong financial foundation, educate yourself, network, start small with house hacking, FHA loans, and savings, consider creative financing options, build sales and negotiation skills, and have realistic expectations.

Because you can't be of service, if you are not skilled, so one will get skilled. 

I’ve been self-managing a single-family rental (SFR) for a while now, and I’m interested in taking my property management skills to the next level.

And some of us been replying back yes there is, just where they are, how to get them, has changed a bit and it's no longer as simple as closing your eyes and randomly throwing darts at a MLS map and buying whatever. yes, those days are long gone but if your willing to roll-up the sleeves and get professional at it, there is "deals" all over the place, you just gotta get skilled on how to find them, tap them, monetize them. 

From everything that I have been able to find, HUD does not forgive or back down, my mortgage company so far appears to be unwilling to back off the price, I doubt the buyer is willing to come up on their offer and I feel I am faced with 3 options: 1) I let the sale proceed and end up with no money, owing money, and no where to go, 2) The buyer proceeds to sue for the property because I signed a commitment to sell, I will end up with no way to relocate my family and nowhere to go, or 3) the home goes to auction and again, no way to relocate and nowhere to go.

I am certain your skills in healthcare and counseling will serve you well in your Real Estate journey! 

If a company is unwilling to provide this information it would immediately throw a flag for me and create distrust.