"He'd lived in the house for ten years", "He didn't want to move...but only got $530/month in disability and really couldn't pay any rent", "There was no way he could move in 30 days because he is constantly in the hospital", "He was going to end up in a homeless shelter if I didn't give him more time", etc.I was nice, I was calm, I patiently listened to it all without interrupting, I was sympathetic. 

Over a few years of constant growth you will be in a position to work part time, and eventually you will be able to let your job go completely.                         

Athens is an interesting town that has a constant new supply of residents.

Do a joint venture w the seller@Rashon GoodeGive a note for equitybuy sub2resellpay realtor and seller and closing costs

For instance, my a/c in my rental was constantly running.

@Kevin DarrellGenerally speaking, a self directed retirement plan can partner or joint venture.  

My house is always a nice, constant temperature and they work really well for the whole house (at least right now, it is still just fall and we just moved in). 

You could always find a joint venture partner to finance the properties for you.

Everyone should be constantly examining their motives, strategies, successes and failures in order to be honest with themselves about the business.

You can go into a Joint Venture with someone, borrow from a Portfolio Lender, borrow Private Money, work with a Hard Money Lender, etc.