I have heard of many landlords in your shoes that transition to the RE notes side of the business ... still great cash flow, without the tenant headaches.

They seem like they just want to bash real estate investing rather then listen to the reasons I give as to why I chose to invest (even though they ask me about it) These people tend to house their wealth, if you call it that, or hold debt in new cars, campers, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and homes, most of which, are quickly depreciating assets.

Have been reading, listening to BP podcast for close to half a year now, and have begun the search for deals.

@Bruce Runn Assuming I understood this correct....Listening to podcast 301 unlocked a rather simple in practice but probably controversial avenue for delayed financing.

Read Read and Read and listen to the BP podcast and lots snd lots of information here .

You can listen and learn as you drive, work out or have downtime. 

I have heard most of them through audible or purchasing the audio books several times. and the more i listened while playing video games the more i thought i could do this.

Listen to the BP webinars hosted by BP's own Josh Dorkin and he will give you a step by step guide on how to use the calculator.  

Scott's books, and have been listening to the BP podcasts for months now. :) It's great that you've found a mentor!! 

You will spend your life listening and dealing with idiots.I know a guy who owns 35 properties, and he jokes (cause that's all he can do), that they are in a certain war zone in our city.