Allen, you mentioned your kids going to college.

You mention tax benefits.

With BiggerPockets Pro you can access a lot of great calculators & tools for doing exactly what you mentioned above.

Qualification can be either of the methods I mentioned with option #1. 

There is some additional information that wasn't mentioned in your post above which sheds a different light on the situation.  1.

Finally, you post that your market is super hot for buyers, but then you don't mention what market you are referring to. 

It’s free and that is one way to get free listings.judical states also have to file a lawsuit and you can search civil suits or contact sheriffs offices to get the calendar and listing for foreclosurespaying for a site is all in one and maybe worth it compared to how much time you are spending searchjngif you stay in one area then I recommend what I mentioned  

As they mention one of the best solutions is to make sure water does not flow toward the foundation it should flow away from it for many reasons structurally but water is not your friend.

When you take all five together they should paint a picture, but I also mentioned your gut is important (not your emotions).

I should mention my dad is a disabled vet as well and is maybe interested in growing a portfolio too so we could team up.