------------I have no idea if my sarcastic scenario will play out but I do know that things like interest rates, availability of capital, rent rates, jobs that allow you to qualify for a mortgage, etc. aren't static.

After 5 years of investment, I just achieve financial freedom starting a few months ago when my cash flow is twice of my last W-2 job.

My background in real estate/rehabs has been full gut job remodeling houses that my parents have lived in as well as remodeling my current home, at one point I was a mortgage loan originator (helps knowing how mortgages/financing works), and I'm currently in the process of getting my home inspection certification to help identify issues for my own benefit was well as generate additional income.  

In my job, I work for a bank as a commercial lender, but I don't do investment or residential property loans. 

This way you will be able to show the tax schedule to the lender to verify income. 

The point here is that if you get a complaint, you aren't doing your job. 

His company can do it all and they do a great job. 

Inventories are near record low in many markets and job creation is strong.

We have been trying to train a young man to bird dog for our wholesaling business. he is in his early 20s and seems to be very interested in doing this for us. he doesn't have transportation other than a bicycle or friends that can pick him up and he also doesn't have a job or any money.

Hire the first guy that can do what's needed..Strongest Hurricane scheduled to hit FLA in all history if that's possible.Plywood,, scrap wood anything large enough laying around check garage / basement.Good Luck times not on your side.