@Joshua Loh, bots greatly increase the conversion of lead generation.Freddy AI bot's 30,000+ ML models are trained on diverse big-data, and together with advanced NLP models, deliver Skills that are laser-focused on sales, support, and marketing use-cases:For example, the Freddy AI bot carefully examines all correspondence between your employees and sellers or tenants.

Start small by getting a duplex to get your feet wet, screen and rent to your first tenant, and hone your landlording skills. 

As an accountant you've got a great marketable skill set to trade on.

But the important thing is that you learn and get the skills to do the same thing.

But again I believe this is not my problem and he needs to eat the loss according to the wording on the scope "completed in a skillful manner as required by the city code specifications."  

But beyond that bit of confusion to your scenario - you should absolutely not work with someone who does not match your own level of ambition / aggression / boldness, skill, etc...

Using my skills, I am able to compete with more well-funded investors who may not be interested in getting their hands dirty!

Ask yourself how you can get the most value out of that time.Improving your skills is one way. 

NYC has been losing residents/jobs to FL and Cali is losing people with jobs, money and skills to less-taxing states - That will continue well after a COVID vaccine.  

This is the heart of SIlicon Valley a large revenue generator for state coffers.2) LA Times - "California population growth slowest since 1900 as residents leave, immigration decelerates".3) Biggest problem - The majority of people leaving have jobs, skills and money, leaving behind those that don't.