Quote from @Kyle Rader: Help me out We need more information than that to effectively identify your struggles and pain points.

Would you mind taking this 8 question survey to help me understand your pain points as an investor? 

The psychological benefits include increased confidence, reduced fear, and greater certainty.Question for DiscussionHow do you approach due diligence in your investment strategy, and what tools or methods have you found most effective?

It would also be painful to move all my units to another platform that syndicates with Zillow, without removing the risk that Zillow may decide at any time to drop any given platform .

I think it is more psychological thank mathematics to have the payoff period reduced.

Florida has been painful because of the insurance.

Going out to Alabama means you’ll have to file state income tax there—pain in the butt for $200/mo.A buy box that makes sense for your investment goals.

I do need to look closer to the airport since that is near where my husband's job will be and would love to reduce his commute which is currently a pain in the butt here in CA.

It pains me to say this since I have been an appraiser for a long time. 

if you're willing to put up with the pain and inconvenience - moving every 1-3 years, living in the smaller / worse units, DIYing things - you could have a portfolio of 5-20 units in 10 years, just by using your house payment.maybe the house you have would be an OK rental.