I will say there are a few fees associated with becoming a RE agent but there is so much free content to teach you how to be a great agent that it'll all be worth it.My advice to you would be to save more whether that means getting a job that pays more or start spending less.

I will be debt free and well "ahead" of the curve per my age bracket so far as net worth is concerned.

As far as managing other aspects like rent payment, advertising, applications and lease signing, there are good free options.

I'm sure the author could have wrote a book for each of the laws.Even though there are 1 or 2 laws which I find manipulative and not necessarily want to implement, the rest of the content is so rich and useful that I decided this to be my number 1 pick!

If you decide to sell in this hot market perhaps you should find replacement properties first then sell since DOM is so short.  

This is so frustrating.

There is so many landlords acting out of fearful ignorance at this time it just blows my mind.

As far as the Long term or Short term, here are my quick thoughts.

Too stubborn to work under someone, as far as commercial stores and retail.

Fayetteville is so great for rentals, congrats Clayton!