By passing on the non-qm, I spend that same energy closing 3 qm loans resulting in 3 happy clients who will hopefully refer me to 2 or 3 others each.I re-evaluate and try a non-qm or two once every year or so to see if things have changed. 

This is beyond exciting and has boosted my confidence to continue investing in real estate.

Investing in SF or small MF long distance is not worth the time energy and effort.

Landscaping and laundry are two easy examples.Separating garage and other storage or parking space from the main rental contract, so it’s an additional monthly fee, can also boost your income from renters.Another opportunity is property investments that add value to the holding, and thus increase the rental income tenants are prepared to offer.

We plan on replacing all of the windows for energy efficiency.

big deals and little deals both take the same amount of time and energy. these days I enjoy sticking to the big deals.

I have enough flexibility in my work schedule, where I am not afraid that I wouldn't be able to manage both, rather I'm afraid that if I pour all my heart, soul, and energies into acheiving the goals I have set for myself, that there won't be a need to keep the job that I love.So, my question is this: Has anyone else begun their journey from a job that they loved and were passionate about, and were faced with a similar situation of once successful deciding whether or not to quit that job because it wasn't necessary any more? 

I'm already planning targeted FB ad's, boosted posts and Zillow FSBO.Thank you for all suggestions!

@Mark Tyler - this is the sort of upside a smaller/private operator can bring: https://www.adn.com/business-economy/energy/2019/12/09/doyon-announces-partnership-with-hilcorp-to-explore-for-gas-oil-on-its-lands/Hilcorp has struck a deal for development on Doyon's lands. 

Soldiers might get a boost in pay while deployed, depending on where we are and our individual circumstances (you wouldn't get combat pay in Kuwait, some people get family separation pay if they are married, etc.), but it usually doesn't come anywhere close to BAH.