Most of the windows in the property are vinyl replacement windows, and we are replacing the old windows gradually.

I know many people invest in variety of ways, that may include one or both, or gradually phasing into one over time. 

We're always 1 war in Ukraine or bank failure away from things changing.With that said, many lenders I've spoken to seem to think that over the next few years, they will go down gradually (assuming the war on inflation is working). 

As with any new venture, it's prudent to begin with smaller steps and gradually work your way up to bigger challenges.

While this is not something you’ll want to leverage to run out and quit your job in a year or two, it is a great way to gradually decrease your dependance of your W-2 and create a secure future for you and your family.

Knowing nothing else about your situation, I might start off by pondering what it looks like to:1) Pay off the credit card debt2) Pay off all student loans and vehicle loans above 7.5%3) Invest in real estate4) Gradually pay down the remaining debts over time

Boiler & 75 gal HW tank will be the next upgrade (to on-demand systems).Over 24 months we gradually rehabbed all the units & rent/month has more than doubled.

The current is under rented by about 150 which I plan to raise gradually to not rent shock the current tenants.

If it is made clear upfront that the rent is going to be raised $100 (or $200) regardless, whether in one change, or over 4 changes over 2 years, they should be happy you're taking the gradual route.For you the landlord, it's not necessarily wrong. 

@Kyle Fairbanks,,, I have read lots of great insights and advice, this is also my input as a sixty-one year young that have acquired most of my little bit of wealth through RE investments in life, and my small business paid my dues,,,,,you are only 22 so if you start conservative and gradually build you RE wealth then there is plenty of time for you to get to DA goal.