Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Lastly, the property is in PA. 

Set a clear goal for your first property, find a mentor, and keep educating yourself—you're on the right path!

What can you sacrifice to achieve your goals without being overleveraged?

@Jaren Taylor, not sure if this is why you talk about raising all cash, but given most deals are trading in the 5% cap rate range, and agency debt is 6.5% while balance sheet debt is closer to 7%, I whole heartedly agree that all cash is the ideal capital structure for many properties today, if your goal is to maximize overall returns for your investors.  

@Fabio CattolicoFrom my experience, balancing career growth, cost of living, and real estate goals is a smart move.

Then, in April last year, my husband and I started a business, and I temporarily put both of those on hold while taking care of my dad.

The Greater Phx market has many avenues to explore, depending on your goals.

Given that I live in Nashville and am from Indianapolis I drive through Louisville every time I drive back and forth and for the last year or two have had my eye on it.

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.