@Christal CampbellI have been doing exactly this for quite some time now, answering your question - without a partner - USE a real estate agent , and pay him by the task... they are licensed ... you will get the job done.. and you dont have to partner / marry any one :-) 

Just a little more info about my long term goals- I currently make roughly $65,000 from my job.

My wife just quit her job and has a decent 401k that we won’t be contributing to since we are down to one income now.

Own 3 4 plexes and I manage around 40ish apartments too as a side job, I know...side job...

I'd have to move to Silicon Valley to keep my job, so I took the early retirement option they offered.

Hey @Lisa HodgesForgive me if this post sounds too simple, my intention is to answer your question.Assumptions: Assuming your goal is to attain financial freedom, meaning not obligated to work a day job, you'll need passive income to afford that lifestyle.

This 50-yr old guy wants to be job-free in 5 yrs, and I feel like there are probably tons of opportunities in nearby markets (Northern IL, Milwaukee WI, NW Indiana, SW Michigan, etc....

Greetings, CO newbie jumping into SFR investing while working a FT job. 

I have a 2nd job but I need a better 2nd job if I want to clear this thing in 2 years while not hating myself.Thanks Zach!!

Do they have a W2 job?