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Updated over 10 years ago,
Analyzed / paralyzed newbie, cash burning a hole in wallet
Been on BP for about a month now and this is my first post. I'm starting to feel that paralysis by analysis feeling. In the last year I've read two dozen books on real estate, done hours of research on the web, listened to half the podcasts on BP and have been scouring this forum. I'm interested in multi-family buy and hold investing. If any of you multi B&H experts on here want to give a little sage advice it would be most appreciated. My situation is as follows:
$145,000 in Roth IRAs and 401k
$35000 in available credit cards
No other savings at this time but ability to set aside $10,000 - 12,000 per yr
$80,000 annual income
Wife and I both 750+ credit scores
Only debt is $150000 in student loans between us
Have SFR in Downtown Orlando (100% financed, 100,000 1st / 55,000 2nd, 1500 per mo rent, 500 net after expenses and P&I, house shows 154,000 on Zillow)
Not quite sure what to do next. I want to concentrate on Orlando / South Florida. Should I look into <4 units or go 5 and above. With the money I have available I want to know what size of building and how much down payment I should look at. Or should I look to get investors. I have a full time career as a pilot so time is an issue since I'm out of town for long stretches of time. Do I see what I can qualify for for financing first or start hunting for properties. Thoughts / ideas?