Wholesalers are not super common on here.

I know Deed in Lieu is a common and normal practice.

The investors that i work with look to theses growing markets of population and jobs to make an investment that both cash flows and will find appreciation.  

On the other hand, I’m hesitant to simply pay down more of a property, as we don’t need the immediate cash flow.Fortunately, both my wife’s job and mine are recession-proof, which allows us to be a bit more aggressive with our investments.I’d really appreciate advice from investors who have experience with frequent moves or military service.

Also, how much time do you want to spend doing real estate vs. your main job or extra work in order to fund it.

Focus on areas near job hubs and good schools, as they attract reliable tenants.

I work full time at a decent job, but have quickly learned that I needed to make some changes in my families life by securing our financial future. 

Some will have snags with permitting, some will have contractors you need to fire and then pay more for a new crew to come in and fix the job.  

@Khaled SeirafiPhoenix is a strong market for multifamily investing due to population growth, job expansion, and landlord-friendly laws.

You must work at least 750 hours per year in a qualified RE business.So most people who have high-earning W-2 jobs outside of real estate won't qualify.But the unique thing about RE pro status is that even if you don’t qualify but your spouse does, you can both file jointly and claim the losses from your RE investments to offset your other active income together.It's an incredibly powerful benefit if you do meet the criteria.