From what I've seen and the reviews, it's fairly easy to find these deals and works in remote markets, as you're not maintaining the properties.

A good broker maintains relationships with various funding sources, including individual investors, investment groups, and financial institutions.

So out completely. and have to restart everything- Over 100 employees have gone thru this company is less than 2 years - wow- Management Doesn't really want input / just do as I tell you- Very low pay for the crap that you have to put up with- Can't believe that they are allowed to continue there hiring / firing practices - You should hire to maintain for a length of time.

Quote from @Ashwani Singh: Has anyone got an excel sheet that is good to maintain your month by month rental property management expenses and income?

I go there twice a year and clean it while there to maintain it. 

However, if I earn too much “earned income,” I risk losing these essential benefits.That’s why I’m exploring real estate and the stock market, as these generate “unearned income” and allow me to maintain my benefits while building financial security.

We are hoping to avoid doing any sort of partnership and maintain a single member LLC, but searching online hasn't been fruitful.

Given your experience managing 138 doors, you already have a significant advantage in understanding tenant needs, property maintenance, and financial planning.Key tips:Focus on personal finances: Keep building excellent credit and maintaining healthy reserves.Financing: Explore loan options like conventional, or DSCR loans to maximize your purchasing power.Location: Research neighborhoods with strong Section 8 demand and landlord-friendly regulations.Due diligence: Analyze properties carefully, factoring in rehab costs, property management, and cash flow potential.Your expertise and willingness to learn put you in a strong position—best of luck!

Like Mija noted, they cost real money and time to maintain, and I simply was not deriving enough value from either.I had no intention of GC-ing jobs for clients, which is about all it would have allowed me to do that I can't do already.  

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.