That roadmap, as of right now, is outlined.Learn - Keep FTJ (Full Time Job)Books, podcasts, BP, peopleFTJ and PTJ options: Go back into being a residential handyman and contractorWholesale - Keep FTJRamp up Wholesaling, possibly until either quitting or finding a PTJ to offset Wholesaling goal - raise capital to flip laterPlataeu Wholesaling, ramp up Flipping while ramping down WholesalingPlataeu Flipping, ramp up Buy-and-HoldLong Term Goal: rental portfolio with extra capital to invest in othersMy motivation does include swinging hammers (I love the physical work), but I recognize that won't be where I need to put myself to make money past the short-term (and my body won't be able to do that forever).

An investor that knows cost will recognize that you cannot be trusted with numbers if you come if far too low . 4# Know the value of the property This one is very simple ,establish property value immediately ! 

It looks like a Rockwood home, but I don’t recognize it (I live on Highland BLVD in Rockwood).The realtor is also Key- have they marketed high end homes in Rockwood before? 

They tend to have affairs and gamble.

Paying down debt is a great goal but just recognize you are giving up a lot to do that.

I don't want to gamble that I'll be able to rent it out at the higher rate.Thanks Frankie, At this point I can't tell if there is any value add stuff, because I've only seen the outside which looks alright.

I also gambled on very bad section 8 and lost thousands.

I've been fortunate enough through my research and what I learned here on BP to have bought a solid investment property, which of course started with having the knowledge to identify and recognize the opportunity for what it was worth and act on it.

.$10k/year in negative cash flow verses your appreciation....your gamble and your call.

I wish I had recognized sooner that she was not doing a great job.