This could shift my focus to flipping but I really wanted to start building income for retirement.

Tenants have shifted their views, and feel much safer with their personal information stored secure online, than on a hand-written document in the hands of potential landlord that can be lost of stolen.Digital applications, leases, etc. are much easier to store securely and have on hand for whenever you need them! 

He thought he could come to my property after his 3pm shift and work for 2-3 hours and bang out the project in two weeks.

What does it say about our society when downsizing is somehow suspicious?  

How do you feel about prefabricated energy efficient modular homes and their place in today's society?

Perspectives and risk tolerance change dramatically as the Advil Age ensues :)By active to passive I mean a very natural and deliberate shift from owning properties and running a real estate investing business model that is very hands on and active in management and activity. 

Strategy shifts can take some time to think though and to execute.  

As of now my employment is keeping me VERY busy but will be shifting in the next month.

Love that quick shift in responsibility!

Thankfully, when everything was said and done, we were able to exit (sold the property) with a tiny profit thanks to the shift in the Indianapolis market.My husband and I learned some great lessons along the way.