Brokers are calling you back because of slow deal flow, and while everyone is fearful, as Buffet says, you need to be greedy.Ultimately, it's only time if you're ready.  

Real Estate is still a get rich slow game no matter what the internet tells you.

Last, what is the current market sentiment in Chandler these days (I see not stopping, only slow down at this point)?

You regretted getting into this 2 years later, you'll regret selling these properties shortly if they are in good areas of Durham.Fast solutions have slow problems.

Ziprent found me a tenant with an 800 credit score in 7 days near the top of the market rent for my condo during slow season!

I imagine Cleveland is fairly seasonal so she would be moving during your slow season.

It can also work if you're planning to do an option, assignment, or double closing, because you're not taking on the risk of holding the property for an extended period, but if things continue slowing down (thank you, high interest rates), you'll want to be very careful about how much you're offering, especially if you stick to the straight flipping model, where you take title to the property and don't make any improvements to force appreciation.

On the other hand, there’s a part of me that wants to just keep slow and steady without leveraging more debt and buy properties as I can save a 20% down payments.

She is telling me that it is a slow market.

Quote from @Tyler Tomas: Keep in mind your equity is not a savings account from which you can withdraw for free.