It took me 10 years and I had the benefit of starting when RE was cheap.A business has literally the opposite character: it's primary strength is cash flow.

Now we are on the 3rd day of our trip and its been an incredible experience, horseshoe bend, grand canyon, tuzigoot and of course the famous pink jeep tour all have not disappointed.

I just returned from a trip to Detroit to analyze a list of properties for the Wayne County auctions happening this September.

I would encourage you to take a trip to the market you plan to invest in and tour some houses in the neighborhoods that you are looking at. 

I guess I'm one of those "goofy detractors", however I do not recall having levelled anything ad-hominem in nature on this thread (it would be quite out of character).I am not even certain I would call myself a detractor - If someone wants to borrow money to pay-down another debt, that is their business.  

Just bear in mind that trips to Maui involve 'discretionary' funds...A few more things to think about during your due diligence. 1.

I flew out to team build a few times, but now operate a full business that does about 50-60 properties per year with about 1 trip a year just to schmooze.

It can happen financial freedom but its a long game and its a business like any other you need Know how but more important to know how you need the three CsCapital  Capacity and Character  and maybe a 4th one Credit. it all have to be there to really get going.

This building was built and 1924 and has a lot of old character.

That type of character will get you far in life!