Also, if you goal is to continue scaling, a real estate CPA could be a great resource for accounting and tools like DSCR loans can help your grow quickly, especially for cash-flowing properties. 

New to RE investing, have watched tons of BP episodes.My goal is to pursue mid-long term buy and hold rental properties, either single or multi-family.

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

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

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

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

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.

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

Both can align with your goals—just weigh the cash flow vs. upfront cost trade-off!