Originally posted by @Rich S.

The one in the A neighborhood may increase a little bit ( may be 20 K in next 6-7 years) but not so much that it would make me rich.

Nearly every traditional CPA works solely on compliance and just “does” tax returns.Best of luck!

Traditional banks won't work, hard money lenders won't work.

Lastly, if time flexibility is your top priority, I would look into brokers that doesn't rely on traditional offices and practices, but rather take a more mobile approach to their broker model as office hours can be very limiting in terms of how you are able to utilize your own time. 

You might find this recent article very helpful in changing some of your assumptions on the housing market: https://www.economist.com/special-report/2020/01/16/housing-is-at-the-root-of-many-of-the-rich-worlds-problemsGood luck and PM me if I can help you.

Would give you more in depth hands on experience in trades that are traditionally more expensive.

While it's still legal in most states, there are some Dodd/Frank impacts that make the traditional "land contract" difficult to do.

I am noticing the good deals go fast as they do with traditional rentals.

It is a hard pill to swallow, but the fact is that not everyone has the right psychological makeup to be a successful investor; recognizing that and NOT investing can lead to riches or really prevent massive losses.