I will probably keep moving away from the path of progress if/when it gets too frothy.

Do I have to pay taxes on the $25,000 of the progress I have made on the principal?

I'd say it was a process that is always work in progress.

Embracing a full-speed-ahead approach, I've drafted a rough business plan and developed a Progressive Web App (PWA) calculator, a tool to help me evaluate properties, determine appropriate rent, and calculate tax deductions – it's all about being prepared!

The investments I have now are near my primary residence, so I was able to check in on the progress when we were renovating - and till this day I can swing by if I really have/ want to.

I agree it can be hard but it does get easier with time and I like to think I'm a better judge of character as time progresses. 

Having someone hold me accountable makes me strive for more and progress over perfection every single day.

Couple of foreclosures in progress right now that will wipe out perhaps 10-20% of the value.

Great restaurants, progressive-minded, large university. 

As you progress leverage the first property to get the second .