I’ve been a long time lurker but my wife is finally on board to allow me to pursue what I’ve wanted for some time now.

I'm glad she seems on board. 

You had me on board till I saw you are stuck Paying utilities .

We have discussed my desire to be more active than passive and they were on board with that. 

(Usually this happens when a new tenant is on-boarded, since the circuits with the common usage have already been in place.)

Ritch can we get you on board ?

There doesn’t seem to be too many people down this way to chat with so its nice to have another on board.

If you utilize seller financing, you can sometimes get the seller on board because they get their sales price and you get favorable loan terms2)  They don't need the cash right now (retiree, empty nester) and are financially astute enough to see how collecting interest for 5-10 years on their note can be very profitable.Which argument works completely depends on what the seller needs.   

I generally see a few new properties in a variety of areas in NC weekly- many not too frightening.Glad you're onboard!

Lesson learned, juts try to have your new PM on board and make an agreement with them to see all inv for all expenses.