I figure the upside to the rental scenario is, of course, investing in multiple properties, while a downside would be having to most likely get a conventional loan on the second house with 20+% down and proof of sufficient enough financial reserves to handle two mortgages. 

Also of course afterwards I would start to see much better HML rates from other lenders as well. 

Of course you take govt programs.

. $25k for helical piers sounds a little steep, but it's been a few years since I saw a quote for that, and of course it depends on how many you need.

Unscrupulous Property managers in Baltimore is unfortunately par for the course.

The answer of course depends on your risk profile but did investors even know what the debt was? 

Hi John,Of course! 

Of course, waiting is safer.

Quote from @Johnathan Mone: I just attended this course and all I have to say is wow.

Same rules of course.