Don't change jobs or income yet.Once you do and you think you can manage the payments based on your new income, maybe once you get the rooms rented.Then if you want to switch there are plenty of opportunities. 

At this time I manage and renovate majority of all my units to keep cost low but most likely not the best use of my time although I'm skilled at it.

As a contractor and cabinet maker it made much more sense financially to purchase a home with a rental unit and manage the property myself.

As someone who occasionally works with these investors, I always try to emphasize the challenges that come with real estate like managing renovations, dealing with tenants, and navigating market fluctuations.

Investment Info:Building a Fix and Flip/Wholesale Active Income Arm of Our Business.Routinely have 5-10 active flips/wholesale deals under management/in process.

As we continue to stabilize supply chains, seasonal and historical patterns can provide insights for executing your next project, ensuring you factor in risk and stay within budget.Question: What are your thoughts on adjusting to the "new normal", how will investors manage increasing costs with many forecasting stagnant appreciation for the coming years?

I have managed to get myself into a bit of a complex situation on my first deal and I'm looking for some advice. 

And manage for the investors on the back end. 

Investing in real estate in actually starting, managing, and marketing a company. 

It also includes managing your existing investment well to ensure you aren't bleeding money due to bad tenants, excess maintenance, etc.