I think there are locations where you won't find anyone dominating the area, or kicking *** remodeling homes. 

This is called COMPETITION.Now, like all other businesses in America, agents will have to hustle a bit more, make a stronger sales pitch to sellers, and offer greater service to those sellers to secure that listing.The power is now back in the hands of the seller, just as it should be.

A a county employee she didn’t pay in to social security and as a small business owner I paid very little.

I am located in Atlantic County, NJ. 

Since I'm firing MYND, they don't want to deal with the security reconciliation process for my tenant in case my tenant disputes in court, and by then they won't be managing the property.

Check out FCI and Security National for servicing.

The CAP rates aren't great, the vacancy rates are high, majority of multi-family locations are in areas with unreliable tenants.Overall, it just seems like it's difficult to achieve reliable passive income here. 

The property is located in NC

The better question is, what type of market can I invest in and use my advantages (location, relationships) to maximize my effectiveness. 

You have promised the lender that the money is secured by real estate.