And that is because properties are so darn expensive that they HAVE to make their properties 2-4 unit to make it cost effective.  

It's those maniacs that buy homes cash via quit claim deed off of craigslist that really get screwed.Make sure your property manager is a licensed real estate brokerage.Google Clayton Morris and/or Morris Invest for a cautionary tale of what not to do when buying turnkey real estateUnderstand you can not eliminate all risk, only mitigate it.

understand your legal rights then you can make your case based on knowledge which will eliminate the need for his unqualified opinion

For example, the L10 meeting is something that every real estate business should be running weekly if they want to grow effectively.  

So I effectively have off 27 weeks/year. 

Negative interest rates can wake up the underutilized resources and be an effective tool to encourage investments, with less side effect, i.e. inflation, than west European countries. 

@Mike Lopez It takes a lot to customize Podio to be an effective CRM for a wholesale business.

Also, remember to eliminate emotion from the decision. 

@Justin Wawrzyniak the easiest and most effective way to manage your rentals like a pro is to start using a property management software that will automate most of your tasks. 

If you can get your living expenses down, utilize your VA loan effectively and get an income producing primary residence, it's hard to go wrong!