I think you would need to ultimately know what your goals are and honestly what your budget is.

It really depends what your goals with REI are.

I'd say you've accomplished the goal of doing the most with the least with your current model.Having said that, you'd have to be a complete idiot to pay $1M+ for a mobile home and some wood pallet sheds.

Set a goal and then connect the dots by taking action each day to reach them.

Your goal of buy and hold and flipping so soon seems very difficult, especially with a young child (our first is due in January).  

Our goal is to design/build a house that can legitimately be a big SFR or a Padsplit property.

Ultimately, it depends on your goals (low rates, fast turnaround, etc.).

My wife and I just returned from our honeymoon in the Maldives and Sri Lanka.I’d like to clarify our goals.

Use platforms like BiggerPockets to refine your goals, connect with others, and take actionable steps toward your first deal.Good luck!

Now, I will suggest the following:Create a financial plan that includes the following:One year goal: reduce your expenses, including credit cards.