There are some creative financing options and unique properties that might align well with your goals.I'd love to grab a coffe sometime and hear more about what you're looking to achieve if you are ever in the Phoenix area.  

I’m contacted multiple times a week by individuals who buy lousy real estate in Philly and I hear “ but the agent told me” or “the wholesaler promised me” it was a legal use…the rents would increase…..I could rent this section 8 and achieve xyz rent etc. etc.  

Building a strong team, including a knowledgeable accountant, can make all the difference as you move forward.Best of luck on your journey—you're on the right track, and it’s clear you’re willing to put in the work to achieve your goals.

@Sanjida Rabbani, my real advice is: you need to find your balance of "learning" and just doing.  

If you’re focused on building capital quickly while you’re young, flipping properties could be your main strategy for now, with rental properties as part of a longer-term plan to balance risk and reward.

My first 6 RE investments achieved this infinite return as I extracted all my cost via a refinance.  

You can achieve this by regularly checking the Search Terms report, routinely searching for your brand on Google, and pulling the actual keywords that are converted in your CRM.

I guess I'm looking for mentoring from someone who's track record and reputation line up with my values and what I want to achieve.

Same, FL  beach house .. balancing increasing operational costs with lower ADR‘s and increased competition.

Focus on properties that align with your financial independence goals and be prepared for market fluctuations.Your strategy of balancing cash flow with capital appreciation while aiming for financial independence is sound.