If you are near the end of your journey and simply looking for stability and low overhead then I could see paying off mortgages, however that is not the most adventegous from a wealth building perspective. 

PLUS, you'll gain landlord/property management experience and project management experience.All the best to you on your journey!

This is my first post on Bigger Pockets as I get going into my real estate journey.

@Justin BradburyTo kick off your path in real estate investing, you need education, networking, setting goals, analyzing deals, and starting small.

Quote from @Brandon Fumagalli: My wife and I recently have started our journey into Real Estate Investing.

They can guide you on tax advantages, asset protection, and multi-state strategies.A HELOC is a smart way to leverage your equity—ensure your financing structure aligns with your long-term goals.Since you plan to add multiple properties annually, consider setting up bookkeeping and financial tracking systems early to streamline your operations.Best of luck with your BRRRR journey—it sounds like you’re off to a strong start!

Wholesaling real estate can be an incredible way to build wealth and start your investing journey—but let’s be honest, it’s not without its challenges.

While I could elaborate on numerous other areas, these highlights should give you a good starting point for your investment journey in Cleveland.

found my city/county zoning board info and am embarking on the journey. 

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.