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[Derek Janssen]

I'm a remote investor living in the SF Bay Area and investing in Phoenix since 2010 (Dallas since 2005). I have a pretty solid system in Phoenix - self manage, long term tenants in SFRs, etc.

While I feel that I've acquired enough assets to retire comfortably (at some point), I don't currently get enough income from the properties. I really want to quit my day job. I realize the slow and steady way is to pay off the mortgages and increase cashflow, but it seems like that will take forever.  I've done the math and once I get 3 houses paid off, the mortgages start falling like dominoes.

I can't currently move out of the Bay Area bc my kids are in high school.

As you might have deduced, I'm a pretty conservative investor.  Looking for advice.