I love the fact that I can be mentored by professionals who have been doing real estate investing in south Florida for over 20 years, can have all of my deals funded by them, can shadow them as they talk to potential sellers and buyers and can network with a sizeable amount of other students that have also sacrificed to get into the mentorship program but the price point has hindered me thus far.In the past I've paid for courses and info that have gotten me as far as I have gotten but I see the mentorship program as being the fire that I need to hit the ground running in investing (alongside the fact that if I'm inactive within the program for more than six months that I would have to repay and start all over - so there's that) as well as the few students that I've seen, see success through the program AND the mentors themselves being diligent in helping their students acquire profits.I apologize for my loquacious post but I wanted to make sure that I provide all the info one would need to give an accurate opinion and aid in my issue.

Meanwhile, you are chasing one principal (ie "cash is king") by sacrificing another (i.e. regarding leverage).Good luck.

Most people opting for one of these options are sacrificing cash flow today in the name of scaling a portfolio much quicker. 

I suggest you have a serious conversation about what you are trying to accomplish because right now it looks like you've sacrificed personal freedom, health, and enjoyment at the altar of the almighty dollar.