How would you recommend, or what resources would you refer for us to properly figure out how we spend our time and appropriately get compensated for it?

Further, I actually referred another coach in one of my comments, and never hyped my own program. 

For future reference, what @Charles Carillo said is very good advice.

I also see your point about avoiding bargain basement properties, especially insofar as tax shielding is easier with an asset of a reasonable size.Your point about barriers to entry is also interesting, since I suppose those barriers can be geography (natural boundaries of mountains/water), but you're probably referring to that which impedes future construction?

Furthermore, @Dave Meyer has a YouTube show/podcast on market trends for your reference.

When you say commercial what offerings are you referring to?  

After talking with an operator I felt he was a good choice for a tenant and he mad a great offer above market for the apartment so we agreed.In the past I would usually rent my own units and to stay competitive I would keep an eye on the rentals in the area and try to be one step above if I could....This time that was a little tougher as the neighborhood hasn't gotten very trendy. 

I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.

@Cheng ChuMcKinney is a fantastic market with strong population growth, and it’s a great choice for single-family home (SFH) investments.

If you are calling the licensed guy off the one single van that drives by or was referred to you..