As I said earlier, this is strictly for investment purposes.The property does not have to be turnkey, if there is room for improvement that's of no concern as we both have the skill set to invest in whatever upgrades are required.

I recommend you figure out what you want to do, then actually do it to see if you enjoy it, have some skills, etc.

Even if you’re not ready to buy yet, practicing this skill will help you recognize a great deal when the time comes.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat more—I’m happy to share what I know or help you connect with others in the field.

With the expanded threshold, landlords can turn to skilled, unlicensed workers for quick fixes—perfect for tenant turnovers or routine maintenance.3.

If I have a skill, knowledge, the right contacts or or a passion that can be leveraged into potential gains, that is where my money is applied.

Negotiating is a skill that needs to be practiced and consistently role played to get right.

Managing tenants is no easy task, it takes such a wide skill set. 

Strive for constant improvement, adapt to market changes, and continuously learn and develop your skills.

You have acquired skills that are worth 500k, so maybe you can translate that into an adjacent career path and leverage your existing skills?

Quote from @Jonathan Grzeszczyk: David Greene has a series (Sold, Skilled, Scale) that teaches agents how to run their business like a business.