How much time do you think it will take to manage and maintain those 40 rentals?

From what I've seen and the reviews, it's fairly easy to find these deals and works in remote markets, as you're not maintaining the properties.

Yes, most CRE asset classes are down but that doesn't make me want to run to the stock market or active real estate. 

So out completely. and have to restart everything- Over 100 employees have gone thru this company is less than 2 years - wow- Management Doesn't really want input / just do as I tell you- Very low pay for the crap that you have to put up with- Can't believe that they are allowed to continue there hiring / firing practices - You should hire to maintain for a length of time.

Given your experience managing 138 doors, you already have a significant advantage in understanding tenant needs, property maintenance, and financial planning.Key tips:Focus on personal finances: Keep building excellent credit and maintaining healthy reserves.Financing: Explore loan options like conventional, or DSCR loans to maximize your purchasing power.Location: Research neighborhoods with strong Section 8 demand and landlord-friendly regulations.Due diligence: Analyze properties carefully, factoring in rehab costs, property management, and cash flow potential.Your expertise and willingness to learn put you in a strong position—best of luck!

Ultimately, I realized that trying to wait for a perfect moment feels a lot like attempting to time the stock market or predict a real estate bubble.There may be advantages to waiting and seeing how the election affects market policies, but it's hard to predict when those policies will take effect or how they’ll impact the market.

A good broker maintains relationships with various funding sources, including individual investors, investment groups, and financial institutions.

An LLC requires time and money to create and maintain, every year. 

I believe that any losses you have in the stock market could offset rental income.On the other hand, the better solution is to not have any net rental income. 

Interesting that your market is slowing, but Chris's market is doing well around Orlando.Jacksonville hasn’t been building as many total units as Orlando, but Jacksonville has been top 10 in the nation for building new housing units as a percentage of current stock.