As you pay down the mortgage your annual interest expense will gradually decrease as more and more of each mortgage payment goes toward principal. 

Risk tolerance will decrease over time, so the returns as a percentage will on average slow relative to the early years as I gradually deleverage over time and am slower to releverage.

I've got a Property Manager who's gradually taking over my properties, and he does the first 3 steps for me.

That said, with interest rates rising I believe the market will gradually start to cool off.

Schenectady is gradually improving but in my opinion, depending on your criteria, theres really only a select area I would consider investing ( close proximity to Union College).

If you want to learn to ski, the best approach is to start off with the simplest strategies on the easiest terrain, and then gradually build up to more advanced strategies and terrains as you gain experience.As others have mentioned, syndication is an advanced strategy that is not well-suited to beginners. 

Make sure you have a clear understanding of the costs associated with financing your property and the cash flow it will generate.Start small: Start with one or two rental properties and gradually grow your portfolio over time.

I gradually changed my wife's perception of REI to join my investment journey.

Plus if you buy one that can rent out to close to 1% of what you bought it for, it should cash flow and also appreciate gradually over time.

Thanks Chris.The goal would be to add two new units, and gradually get rid of the four old units anyway.