NAR has urged lawmakers(link is external) "to recognize the millions of self-employed workers of America that lack the benefits and financial aid offered to traditional W-2 employees."

I also have 2 rental properties that have been doing well, but will make much less ( still cashflow $300/ month each) if mass layoffs occur and oilfield workers leave town.

"go network" can certainly be tough advice to hear for us introverts.

Tough times do not last forever but good, profitable deals aren't always around.

If you have a year’s reserves saved up, go ahead and do it...just know that you’re coming to a city that’s about to lock down: tough to find a place or enjoy the area. 

Tough times won't last forever but tough people will. 

I am in Texas, where I believe that somewhere in the company, someone needs to have a real estate license license to be a property manager, but not necessarily everyone, akin to how a bunch of workers can work on electrical systems in a structure as long as they are working under a licensed electrician.Any info would be very helpful, as I'm just beginning my research on this.

A HELOC might be tough with no W2.

Definently want to close for I feel its a great deal and the fear of missing out on that is tough.

Everyone has their own criteria and if this is one of them, might be tough to find an operator that doesn't include this.