If you don't want that many loans hanging over you, you could also split the difference, using $100k in equity to buy one prop outright, and then using the remaining $100k of equity as down payments on 4-5 properties, resulting in a smaller portfolio but less total debt.

I placed that hook on the wall where the coat hangs because, that place was dusty.

Any suggestions on where to hang my license in Maryland if my primary goal is for handling my own deals?

You could simply take over the properties subject to the existing mortgages and you’re in for virtually no money.Once you ascertain the value of the buildings, then you need to negotiate the best cash price you can because you can hang your hat it.

I would rather learn the ropes with some smaller sized buildings and then upgrade to 50+ once i get the hang of it!

Usually there will be at least one low hanging fruit- the guy that will take the cash.

I go out there all the time and hang out.

Urban living can afford the same outdoor experiences as suburban or rural (just come to Denver and hang out at one of our many parks on a weekend for beautiful trees, open fields, and PLENTY of space to set up and hang out however you want - and you don't have to take care of a massive yard to get all that enjoyment!

A lot of those kids are going to hang around for the summer anyway, as opposed to traditional dorm students.The only caveat is that it should be walking distance or a short drive or bike ride to campus.

The amount of knowledge is overwhelming, but I'm hanging in there.My 401k and Roth used to be my rock, literally my goal to becoming financially independent, but I'm seeing now how thin simply maxing out a Roth account is for me as a plan.