@Roman Balmakov If you are planning on holding the property long term and have enough reserves to cover even worst case scenarios it could still be worth it. 

Business plans with certain arms of AHP haven't worked out.

Asking strangers how to spend your money is a fool's errand.

I have employer sponsored plans that match contributions as well as a solo 401k and I do a backdoor Roth. 

My father-in-law told me he plans to sell his 6 unit condo building ASAP so he can "retire" from being a landlord.

If you're planning to rehab properties for rental or flipping, a hard money lender might be the right fit.

a month on a 5 year plan.. 

It depends how long you plan on living.

I wouldn't spend one minute worrying about that violence. 

You’ll want to get really familiar with local zoning laws, short-term rental rules, and landlord-tenant laws as they vary by town if you plan on going the STR route.Focus on Cash Flow Early On: You might be tempted to go for something that appreciates quickly, but in the early stages, it’s important to find properties that bring in cash flow.