also, my properties perform pretty well (both in terms of cashflow and appreciation), which makes managing them much more enjoyable (the job would be pretty miserable if you're not making much money, or losing money).I would assume you're correct -- that people who have C and lower properties (or properties that don't make much money) often drop out pretty quickly...managing a D property would be extremely stressful and difficult--not a job I'd want (not for any amount of cashflow)!

Once I start having some success there, now I don't look at California and get disappointed, now I just enjoy exploring creative strategies and making my network in different states, and talking with amazing people making money in unique ways. 

The unit has been a complete success for us and we really enjoy providing a fantastic island experience.

Set for Life by Scott Trench is great, I really enjoyed the audiobook. 

I understand some people genuinely enjoy fixing properties and not everybody regrets it.  

I invested since 1997.also it's just not about time, it's also about money and connections and knowledge. if it is only about time, a homeless men can do it.When people said conflicting information, they are saying the reality, it's not negativity, it requires tons of effort, more like entrepreneurship.I also enjoy my high paying job and it also supports my other investments.

Once all of that came crashing down i pivoted to next shinny object multifamily joined a multifamily mentorship and quickly figured out that I hate underwriting but i enjoyed talking to people so that where i decided to specialize in raising money and finding off market opportunities. 

I have a few August locks and enjoy them.

I'm not exactly a beginner; I have 30 units in Kansas City, but I'd really like to diversify my investing and I really enjoy the city of Chicago.

Read and enjoy and have fun.