If your properties are generating solid cash flow or have appreciated significantly, you might be following a “smart leverage” strategy, à la Grant Cardone.

Starting small with one property was a smart move, especially in a new market.

See if you can get a copy of The Millionnaire Real Estate Investor by Keller.The Slight Edge and Atomic Habits too.Awesome board with many smart people having own suggestions and ideas to grow wealth!!

I am looking for some help and advice on whether or not this property seems like a smart first investment. 

Since the price of a multi unit is double or sometimes 3x the price of a single family home, would it be smart to start off with a SFH and scale up from there or just make the leap into a duplex that I can force some appreciation with minor repairs.

Selling your home to free up capital and focusing on long-term rentals in more affordable markets is a smart approach, especially with a property management company in place.

For a newby, these smart pricing software systems seem like the only way to do it.

Since you missed the 2 out of 5 rule, capital gains taxes might take a chunk of your profits, so consulting a CPA would be smart to understand how much you’d actually keep.

Your financial position is strong, and leveraging financing for your next rental while maintaining a conservative debt-to-income ratio is a smart approach—consider consulting a lender to explore options that align with your goals and keep your investments sustainable.

Hi Geoff,In my opinion, keeping your current home as a rental property could be a smart move.