I may not have survived the numerous swings we've encountered over that time period and I definitely wouldn't have been able to profit from them.

I have read numerous posts on this site and they have been WONDERFUL!!...

Personally self managing has been very rewarding for my family.

Oh yes we have done exactly what you are describing numerous times.

I am not attempting to create any gimmicks or tricks but want to do it quickly with limited disturbance to the tenant or my schedule with having to do numerous showings.

Dodd Frank only applies to notes originated AFTER that date is inaccurate because it fails to take into account there were numerous laws regulating finance behavior prior to that date including the SAFE Act and a raft of others that have discussed in great detail in this forum.Further, while the servicing law extensions referred to did not go into effect until January, that does not allow a new acquisition (which is what is being proposed) by a servicer of pre January contracts any kind of grandfathered immunity from the legalities that existed at the time of origination. 

You may also want to check out a TREIA meeting where there are numerous investor friendly agents. 

I've tried numerous times over there years and have come real close a couple times.

The first ones in take the biggest risk, but if it turns around, you will have the greatest rewards! 

I recently joined BP and I am 17 years old I want to start off investing in Real Estate since I cannot find a job and investing is more exciting and rewarding.