I would spend hours on the phone assisting them with their deals, I’d write all their questions down and then sit with Dave and the other PPR partners, after work getting their answers.

Spending a ton on property management doesn't seem like the best move.

Renter's Insurance is a cheap date for the tenant; it protects their security deposit and assets. 

IMO, the best strategy for that type of individual is to purchase residential property in an area they are or can become familiar with; in an area where the neighborhood is “on the rise”, typically where demand exceeds supply and people are spending $$$ on fixing up properties.  

Looking for a gut check here because my CPA/tax guy is advising against dumping the brokerage account bc taxes, missed upside - but he also admits to not specializing in real estate asset/tax protection strategies.  

I guess I'm not surprised, but how disrespectful.What I picture in a commercial wholesaling business is an individual who spends years building relationships with actually owners.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

DIY A first-time DIYer can expect to spend several hours replacing a kitchen faucet.The time it takes depends on your experience and the faucet's complexity.You'll need tools like wrenches, a putty knife, and a small bucket.You'll also need materials like supply lines, silicone caulk, and plumbers tape.You may be tempted to be cheap and estimate only 30 minutes, but you should estimate an hour to be safe.What about the time to go to the property to figure out if a 2-hole or 3-hole faucet is needed, then drive to Home Depot to get it, drive back to install and then head either to the next job or back to the office?

It's updated yearly and is the best $40 you'll spend as a Landlord. 

Figure out ways to enforce rules to protect yourself and the other renters.