If you are racing to get doors, either way you do it, you are likely taking deals that won't work out long-term.

They currently owe about $325k on their first trust and another $50k on their HELOC for a total of about $375k. additionally, they have a 10 stall barn on the property and the entire family pays board to keep horses there (9 horses, 3 dogs and 2 cats on the property). 

We see REI helping us have that freedom to raise a family, and I also rally race which can be hindered by time off.

I sort of halted my marketing campaign for a bit simply because of the uncertainty, but I know I have to get back on the horse and continue.

It has nothing to do with their race/religion/sex/whatever.

I have personally tried to take the tire kicking "investor" horse to water but no matter what, they still won't drink.

12x10 lofted shedBeautiful50’ sycamoreTasty peartree1.28 acresowned by nephew (mortgage on home)2017 964’single wideWorkingwell (4” submersible)Workingseptic (vol unknown)Existingelectric meterCableinternet accessSince buying myproperty in 2016 my vague yet rapidly solidifying plan has been tobuild my forever home, fence it for horses and build a four stallbarn, bring in a nice single wide or better, and rent the single wideout to equine enthusiasts during HITS and such.

I would like to build a portfolio which can help get me out of the rat race Recently it dawned on me how much of my cash flow goes to pay my mortgage and after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and learning about the mindset of my home actually being a liability rather than an asset if it's not providing some income, my goal is to sell my home and move into an owner occupied rental property to immediately increase my cash flow for other investment opportunities.I just joined NHREIA in December and now I'm getting my wife on board with the idea of getting into a 2 or 3 family or even a single family with an in law that we can rent out at a bear minimum.I would love to get connected to people locally and if anyone has properties they are selling that fits my definitely im all ears.thanks everyone and good to meet you!

There is right way to do it, in the order I described above, don't try to put cart before the horse. 

Its not about making a home run on every deal, singles and doubles " win the race" its all about referrals.