About 5 years ago, I decided to get my RE license as I kinda predicted legislation being put in place against wholesalers (which slowly seems to be happening) and my thought was if I was licensed, I would be able to continue marketing to home owners (not to assign, but only to purchase for my own flips/rentals) So, I'm seeking guidance on a business concept that encompasses my knowledge, experience and licenses.

Instead of the 60/40 stock to bond portfolio, I'd like for real estate to replace the bond portion.

We end up stocking about 50/50 because my wife will drink my bourbon (she doesn't want her own glass, she just wants some of mine even if I'm not having some).

I don't put much stock in references like landlord or employment.

I'm particularly passionate about Midwest area.Outside of real estate, I enjoy Hiking, fishing, hunting, stock trading, and serving my customers that require plumbing service.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Most of them are listed companies (they have a stock price), which means they really care about margins and earnings growth.

Since a mechanic is an expert at repairing autos and not playing Nostradamus and predicting exact future, they use an industry accepted, published, estimation table to predict the appropriate billable time for said repair, known as book hours. 

Alternatively, I could liquidate stocks to pay off the property but I'd be subject to capital gain taxes and obviously not leveraging.

For stock investments for instance, just invest directly.

The article predicts in 2025 the real estate market will become more active by lowering interest rates.