You really need to be focusing on the right markets and be willing to do more work for them.

My search is focused south of 79th and east of King and into Avalon Park.

Also, came across this article re: Rutland which does make sense from what I've seen as I've driven around parts of the state -Source: https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/money/20...Thinking from a REI & plain budgeting perspective, I am going to focus on a 3-4 multi unit, if nothing else than to reduce current rent budget. 

It's really helped me to narrow my focus at my day job and eventually will help with real estate I'm sure.Thank you for the book recommendations, I'll definitely have to check those out.

Haven't focused too much about learning tax advantages to real estate, but I know when done right it can save you a lot, so I'll be sure to check out these resources

I’m fairly new to the real estate investment business, and I’m currently focusing on wholesaling.

We have 4 crews running full time and I think right now is a perfect time for us to get back into investing ourselves as I stepped out in 2018 to focus on remodeling.

Great to see that you're developing your knowledge and are focused on paying off your debt.

For a while there he tried to "shift" his focus to "his Detroit" market.

I propose that you focus on one strategy/path of all those you listed, find the repeatable thing that you can turn into a business which will then grow and support you and enable you to quit your other job.Check out The One Thing, see if that helps.