I have a included a link to a PM locator tool ready to go with recommendations in your preferred area.

It's just not the reality.I don't know your wife's income so it's hard to know what you need to replace in order to let her retire but if you think you'll get her retired in the next year or 2....you will have a 99% chance of being let down.Becoming financially free, or not needing a 2 income household comes down to 2 simple factors.

As a Mexican realtor, I’ve worked with clients alongside an accountant to simplify the process, including setting up the necessary bank account for rental income.Let me know if you'd like more guidance! 

Meanwhile, the sellers who are most likely to offer creative financing are normally the owners of  real estate that have issues.....condition.....low barrier/over supply market......or perhaps pricing issue, and one of these factors is why its not marketable in a arms length transaction and why creative financing would be accepted.

Please DM me - I can give some pointers on how to get started including in the Multifamily space.

Be sure to include one of more exit strategies in your LLC documents.

The major factor to standing out in any market is design.

Do this quickly because some counties have a time limit on when you can appeal.I recommend you research the market for:- Comparable Property Sales- Condition of your property, including anything that may affect your property's value- If you are really serious, an expert appraisal may be worth the effort.

I won't go into all the details, but there always ends up being a significant problem in the documents I get or don't get, in negotiations, etc, and the trigger never gets pulled.For a variety reasons in addition to the above, including my wife's encouragement, I've decided to take a serious look at going the real estate route instead.

If not, take this moment to adjust, including in case of divorce, mental/physical health, etc.