Not sure if you could use that to make a determination about future growth, but one thing is for sure, it's going to continue to fluctuate.

(btw I still work a full time job)-----------------------------------------The plan is to grow the number of units, possibly by starting a property management company, and also by continuing to purchase for myself.

Consistent growth is better than inconsistent rapid growth. 

Many of these communities like Safety Harbor, Dunedin, and Palm Harbor all offer monthly festivities with street vendors, pedestrian safe areas, live music etc.I could go on and on about economic growth, job growth, the number of people migrating to FL each year etc.  

This may limit growth.

It is a huge relief not to have a huge loan hanging over us, we can flip some of the higher priced properties that would not meet our rent / ROI criteria and we will have the cash to hit our growth target for this year.  

That affects returns immensely.

Btw, Raleigh's economy and population growth is on your side, so you're in a good place to begin.

So your consistency and growth is tough as a small operator.

The reason for most is to make money, whether through income for today or capital growth for tomorrow.