It’s like fishing with a big net – you're in it for the potential big catch later.Property B: Immediate Cash FlowPaying the $70k for equity and getting a 4-5% interest rate means you’ll enjoy $300-$400 in monthly cash flow.

Right now I enjoy managing our 61 units. 

Joshua,Congrats on your happy little girl...

In 10 years, when you have a nice portfolio of homes and they're cash flowing nice chunks of money, you'll appreciate the amount of time, energy and effort you put into your business and will get to enjoy the fruits of your labor.When I first went to the cpa I've been using for the last 5 or 6 years and explained what I was doing, he said, he's heard it before.

Can you move in with a girl you just met?

Side note: Anybody else get some serious "fan girl/boy" energy when people like @Dave Meyer comment on these posts.

I'm focusing on getting all the education I can right now, so feel free to share your #1 REI tip for newbies :) Outside of real estate, I work full time (remotely) in EdTech and enjoy hiking, gardening, and kayaking.

I personally think it's easier to get a general contractor's license (especially here in Chicago - it's almost sad how easy it is), but that just means there are a lot of bad contractors.Almost all states require architects to take a state licensing exam and need to have a bachelors degree in similar field to even take the test.I found for me, if I can just find people who are really good at what they do (and enjoy it) I can let them do that and I can just focus on finding deals and building the team.  

Mackaylee said it best, align your priorities with the strategies you employ and over time you'll find your most efficient and which ones you enjoy more. 

The BiggerPockets community is a great resource for learning and support.Good luck with your 4plex, and enjoy the journey!