These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Explore additional options that would of allowed me to get my cash out and keep the property.

This will allow you to use bonus depreciation to offset some of the gain. 

We typically add in paint additive to the 5 gallon buckets to also add a good smell to the flooring/walls.

If the tenant looks good in every respect except for credit, then you can mitigate the risk by collecting additional rent up front.Just be careful you aren't lowering your standards every time someone waves cash in your face.

Invest in real estate with the goal of keeping it for a long time to gain from both property appreciation and rental income.Investigate remote house hacking if at all possible.

It is gaining demand in big populated cities like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago.

I'm just a little nervous and was hoping to gain a little extra insight before making a choice.

My money is just sitting in a money market account gaining 4%-5% which isn't terrible but with a goal of eventually owning 10-15 rental properties what would be the smartest way to multiply my money for long term wealth? 

I was hoping to gain some insight on whether I should start my investment journey here.