After reading The Go Giver, you've reminded me of its Second and Third Laws of Stratospheric Success:2) Your Income grows proportionally to the number of lives you touch.3) Your influence grows by putting the needs of others, first.This is the kind of life I want to lead, and its awesome to see someone pursuing their dreams with the same kind of mindset (giving selflessly, recieving bountifully)!!

Sure, technically the fed doesn't "print" money, they influence the supply through the various levers of monetary policy, but BP isn't the place to debate that pedantic issue.

Staging has a big influence on both buyers and renters (when renting the staging is very light, but still a few well placed items have a positive effect). 

I think our real estate is stable and steadily climbing here, but it is influenced neighborhood by neighborhood, with some sections of town being overvalued in general.

In general, the entire millennial generation was profoundly affected by the recession and this is portrayed in their spending habits and life choices. 

eXp's tech and the support I've received so far give me confidence that I'll do well, even moving to a new state where my only sphere of influence is about 10 family members.I completely agree that the MLM-style pitch is downright obnoxious. 

Being an engineer has greatly influenced my need and ability to automate, simplify and create systems/processes/workflows.

There are so many factors that influence asset prices that a bad economy or high unemployment may not even drive prices down.

@Michael LoweKeep doing what you are doing and gravitate towards more positive influences.

My guess is somewhere around 25-50 units.Some variables that will influence that are: your distance from the property, the tenant/property class, etc...if you have 1 rental you should probably be self managing.