Time is way too precious to waste on being unhappy because you want more

Better if the company has a lot of info in writing that you can absorb to minimize this.

I happened to get lucky this year and had minimal expenses there.

i have seen many do very well getting on a team.Myself personally I would concentrate on listings 1000%  Buyers only if well knownand wont waste your time. 

However, if you minimize your vacancy exposure, you may find (just like I have witnessed for years) that it is a much easier and more beneficial strategy.

Keep your payment at no more than 35% of your income and minimize your credit card and auto debt.  

Even minimally.

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

While we faced minor delays with contractor scheduling, strong project management minimized impact.

I agree with @Ashish Acharya if you're interested in reinvesting the proceeds into another investment property and your goal is to minimize your tax liability a 1031 would work out well for you.