I’m frequently contacted by real estate agents and wholesalers who tell me they have large numbers of “off market” properties available each month. 

Unlike residential properties like duplexes, commercial assets like 8-unit rentals frequently call for a different strategy when it comes to finance, management, and tenant relations.Examine carefully the markets that correspond with your investing objectives when considering out-of-state possibilities.

How frequently do other travel nurse unit operators send out a cleaning crew?

Also, great note about the industry leveling out - this is something that we try to explain to our clients frequently too! 

Major hotels will upgrade their rooms, bars, restaurants and casinos frequently, sometimes every 3-4 years.

I do this frequently, it's a great tool for my out of state buyers - BUT only with buyers that have a signed buyers brokerage agreement and I've talked to their loan officer (or seen a bank statement). 

But more frequently those who appear to scale portfolios quickly are either lying as Chris correctly stated or are highly leveraged and/or are fee developers who own minimal ownership interest and are backed by LP equity.You also shared your objective of holding your assets for a long period time.

Annual lump sum payments offer more impact and flexibility but less frequent progress and potential temptation to spend.

They are also not allowed to advertise offerings, so I would at people sharing knowledge pieces, frequenting the podcast circuit, and generally sharing knowledge.  

also for cars, don't trade them in frequently.