As such, I hesitate to tell you unequivocally to not pay off debt - that may be the right thing to do.What you are looking for is some sort of risk-reward that compares the two.

Welcome, @Laquel W.The Bay Area crew is super helpful, don't hesitate to reach out to anyone. 

I've felt the market stagnate a little bit, but I think it's the lack of inventory that's causing people to hesitate because they're either not finding what the want or they're paying more for properties they don't necessarily love.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask 

I'd hesitate to tell anyone cut off friends, but there are cases where that would be very necessary.  

Do not hesitate, to post questions and bounce ideas around in applicable forums.

The Bay Area crew is super helpful, don't hesitate to reach out to anyone.

However if you need anything "realtor related" don't hesitate to ask.Take care,Casey 

If you have any advice for someone relatively new, do not hesitate to reach out.

I am thankful and pleased with the support of other members too who never hesitated to answer my newbie questions.Now I don't consider myself a newbie nor a Pro but I can call myself ....