If you aren’t saving the money up to buy another property chances are nothing will pay a higher rate than paying it towards your mortgage.

Then I think I will buy my first out of state property once I'm ready.

However, my true goal has always been to develop, buy, and manage real estate—something I’ve dreamed about since I was 12 years old.

Buy the property with seller finance & finish it up.Tahoe is a great short rental area

Are you agent yourself and what makes you say that you'll avoid buying a home under 1000 sqaure feet again? 

And what type are looking to buy, SF, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF? 

Don’t forget practical items like toiletries, a cozy blanket, and a handwritten welcome note.To balance cost and quality, consider buying in bulk or looking for local products that offer great value.

Then generally the best advice is to buy in the best area that you can afford, even if the cash flow isn’t as good in year one you will get more market appreciation in equity and rent growth in the better area.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

I think I can open another personal checking account at the bank I already have and it'll be under my name but i'm trying to buy out of state rentals with an LLC I own.