Additionally, when you create your listing on cozy, it is actually posted to multiple websites making your life easier. - https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/   - I'm sure you've heard of Zillow.

However this definitely seems like the easier transition into being a landlord. 

I recently have gotten loans from non traditional lenders that are easier to qualify for.

It is easier to get hurt. - There are always deals to be found, if you look hard enough. 

As we started to look around for small multifamily units, it appears that the market is pretty red hot. 

Easier and maybe a higher LTV on the duplex they're living in. 

I didn't know how to respond and was torn between going for the highest paying W2 possible for easier financing of deals, and between going with some real estate related career (mortgage lender, RE agent, working for property management company, etc).

Highly unlikely I could handle this now since I am finishing school, but I do not want to be passing up these opportunities when they appear.

But you’ve found NO motivation... so TODAY they might not be motivated, or next week or next month but your marketing and constant contact will insure you are who they turn to when motivation appears I’d suggest other avenues, try whatever is comfortable then also try whatever is uncomfortable.

Be sure to take out the policy in the name of the trust AND the sellers name with the acronym ATIMA, which stands for As Their Interest May Appear.