The balance from card 1 is paid but now card 2 has $5k on it.

It's hard getting to the door knocking while trying to balance my military job, family time, and upkeeping my own house.

So financial freedom can be achieved on a small income.

@Daniel DeBruin, this is really all market dependent and how much you want to spend versus how much it will impact both the rent you can achieve as well as the quality of tenants it attracts.When it comes to design, it is all a bit personal opinion, but I will say: contiguous flooring always trumps mismatched, hodge podge flooring.  

Excessive complaints or three violations in three years could lead to losing the ability to operate​.Impact on Neighborhoods: Non-owner-occupied STRs (Type 2) may cause friction in residential neighborhoods, as they often function like businesses, which can disrupt the local community atmosphere.Recent Regulations (2024 Updates):1) STR operators must obtain a permit for either Type 1 or Type 2 properties, depending on whether the owner lives on-site.2) Platforms like Airbnb are required to remove any listings that lack a valid permit.3) New noise and occupancy regulations apply, with stricter enforcement through permit revocations and finesThese regulations are part of the city's efforts to balance the benefits of STRs with the preservation of neighborhood quality and local safety standards.4o

Our swift funding process meant there were no delays, enabling us to complete the same-day purchase and resale seamlessly and achieve rapid returns with Rod King.

I’m looking for some guidance on my next steps toward achieving financial freedom through real estate.My long-term goal is to acquire enough rental properties to secure my financial future.

If its a stagnant market, it becomes even harder with single family homes that can only achieve $1200/m rents.

So I was playing musical chairs with them much as you might with credit card balance transfers.  

The reason why "large developers"  finance their real estate with ease is (1) track record; (2) balance sheet/liquidity;  (3) Global Cash Flow.