But some (Dave Ramsey) people would rather have just a few paid off properties making just a little cash flow.

Many people do, and they receive homestead on several properties at the same time.

I wish people would stop writing articles calling it a loophole.

You should find a lot of resources on BP but I think the most useful people to talk to would be MF builders and local officials in your target areas.

Quote from @Jesse Yoder: What insurance works with people doing BRRRRs? 

👋It’s a pleasure to join this community and connect with people passionate about real estate.

That’s why I try so hard to explain to people I meet every day the benefits.

This is a catchphrase that people started using a few years back.

Loan officers with 25 years of experience typically are more experienced, and have less time per file, because they have an abundance of files.Loan officers with 25 months of experience typically are less experienced, but have more time to devote to you.I can't write my own loans, so when I'm getting a loan I prefer working with less busy people when I'm doing my own real estate investment, they're more responsive and dedicated it feels like.

As my wife is a realtor, we’ve helped several people from Bigger Pockets find their second home/STR.