I ran into a lot of construction problems this year when I tried scaling from 3 - 5 projects to 20-25 projects running at the same time.I have done a lot of flips in over the last sixteen years but I think BRRRR is an easier way to learn construction.On a flip, you have no room for error.  

While I'm no where near being able to quit my job, I have made progress over the last few years.

I wouldn't last one winter in your shoes! 

I've been listening to podcast over the last year and reading to prepare myself for crossing over the line to real estate investing.

My brother in law and I have been trying to purchase a rental for a few months now but we have been having trouble getting bids accepted.A few days ago we put in a bid on a short sale house last Friday.  

I host a monthly meetup every last Tuesday of the month in Fort Walton.

We also lead the investor group for the Volusia county chapter of CFRI, and meet on the last Thursday of the month in Daytona off of International Drive.      

Maybe it's random bad experiences ( as in: "No way I'm working with a broker/HML/whatever again after that nasty deal last year..." )?

@Anton Ivanov you're last question is definitely another option.

I want the guys/gals that have purchased multiple properties in the last 6 months.