We're working really hard here to remain professional and helpful in spite of the bad attitude and sense of entitlement we're facing.Hi [ChopperDad],I think I understand a few sources of the misaligned expectations here.

I’ve became pretty obsessed with becoming financially free through real estate and other sources of passive income after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad.

And not one that specializes in selling to folks that intend to live there as a primary residence.Also if you lead with the I want to low ball 50 properties to get one.. your going to have a hard time finding anyone who is going to do that.Also you may want to provide your POF and your lending source..

What vexes me most is how to identify the sources to market to bring them to market.  

Hard money loan is your source but go bad........ ..

The free forums are great for idea gathering (and yes, this website is supposed to be solely for real estate), but the forum is no replacement for a good professional who knows the full scope of your situation.

You are right, trying to time/predict a recession is impossible which is why you have multiple income source.

This post is why I have always said to be careful of your source in Memphis.

With the resources and network I have I can offer a virtually hands-off acquisition and get you set up with sourcing, acquisition, design, staging, and management of a short term rental here.

That could be a good source for long term members.