It's very easy to read a website, but until you're truly sacrificing something to save capital, you're not really committed to this.Number 3 is the hardest.

The main drawback is that although we will still cash flow, we will be sacrificing some cash flow to get another property. 

B-class properties are the safest place to be for cash flow without totally sacrificing appreciation potential and owner-occupant re-sale options.Lastly, if this $140k accounts for all his disposable assets, I would encourage him to not spend his last penny.

My family foundation  is most important and we’re sacrificing living in a 1 bedroom.

I may be able to buy a duplex in Tallahassee, Florida and make this model work, BUT I'd be sacrificing my income potential on the front end of things (from my job). 

It's not rocket science but does take some sacrificing, patience, work ethic, and ambition.

The investors like to make money, but hate turnover, so they are sacrificing a little bit by getting less return, but the SFH seem to be more "home" like to the renters. 

I have plenty of friends with much nicer cars than I have, nicer clothes, better toys, but my sacrificing those things gave me something that they don't have; freedom. 

Talk to a lender about refinancing they will be able to let you know what you qualify for, but you will probably be sacrificing a higher interest rate for lower overall payments.

I think my main barrier is that I work a lot and have a tough time sacrificing more family time for a meetup.