I am seeing lots of really decent investments, but having the capital through 1031's is taking time and the personal capital contributions are limited.What do I need:More time.More capital.A mastermind of folks operating at this level. 

Depends on the level of stress you and your marriage can handle.

They've been around for awhile and the corporation itself seems to be fine at a national level.

Should I be looking at population changes, age, demographics, education levels, home purchases, home construction, and in what way? 

For too long there were too many incompetent and uneducated brokers, who are supposed to have a higher level of knowledge and expertise than someone with a salesperson/agent license. 

We provide a high standard of living, flexible rental terms, and a very high level of service in exchange for guaranteed rent and 100% occupancy.

Keep learning and reading to keep leveling up your level of underwriting.Two great books on the topic:https://www.amazon.com/Estate-...https://www.amazon.com/Definit...

@Erin Thrasher Congrats on leveling up and hiring a RE accountant!

They break down odors at the chemical level to actually make them disappear.

You may take care that no one touches her stuff, but I can assure you that the level of care you take will be less than the level of care she will take.