I would recommend getting rid of that scarcity mindset and move toward an abundance mindset.  

Today in most situations you don't have to talk to buyers employing these strategies because regular buyers are in such abundance to do deals.

If you write your vision down that you will work less than 20 hours a week and derive enough income to have an abundant life - it will happen with time spent making it happen and research. 

Or note investing.No matter what, you will need to educate yourself on another tool(s) for your toolbox of investing tricks.We live in a world of abundance; there's almost limitless ways we can make money if you educate yourself.

There's a huge, abundant cheap supply. 

This was in 2011 and there was an abundance of properties where the numbers worked well.

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and have a couple of rentals out here....However, I have found several markets that seem to have an abundance of 2-4 unit multifamily that are very reasonably priced and easily hit the 1%, 2% and above rules.  

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Oh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Calcium" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

I am a little nervous about selling the condo and then looking for another piece of property to do the exchange with because I live in a rural area and there are not an abundance of properties to pick from. 

I have a solid contact there for you if you'd like.As for multifamily properties, I'll admit they're not as abundant as SFH, condos, or townhouses by any means.