In this case I have the money, the credit, the collateral and I have a business that I pay myself as an employee.

In a perfect world I'd find some sort of job in the industry of real estate possibly working as a low level employee at a brokerage or lender, or even connect with some experienced investors to increase my knowledge in the field in hopes of increasing my chances at success.

Now I make my employees manage my rentals because they follow procedures every time and protect me from my own stupidity.The best option is to develop standards and just honestly stick to them.

It may be a bit much for a full time employee and first time investor to bite off and ensure you’re working with an agent who is not only an agent but an INVESTOR.

Should I get back in the workforce as a W-2 employee ?

We discussed hiring me on in some capacity so I am their employee, with the income flowing into me and I could then pay them.

Even though they will not employ many people (100 to 150 employees at an average salary of $65,000), the presence of Google is huge.

My female employees told me, "you know he is gay" and I had no clue.

This means don't come to me with a problem unless you have possible solutions to go along with it.3) Is as obsessed with with being the best  cold caller/acquisitions specialists as I am being a businessman4) Someone who already has the training/experience in cold calling and skip tracingMy first employee I hired within a week , over 2 interview, and spoon-fed him everything.

Secondly, being a remote commission based employee can be very tough.