While paying down the mortgage sooner has its merits, it's crucial to weigh this against alternative investment opportunities.Regarding upgrading to a property with better cash flow/appreciation potential, it's challenging to surpass the cash flow of a quadruplex unless venturing into commercial assets.

However, I'm open to hearing different perspectives and alternative investment strategies that fellow investors may recommend.With that said, I would greatly appreciate any insights, experiences, or alternative investment suggestions that you may have.

@Kyanne MaderTo expand your property investment venture, contemplate property slicing in Nashville, examine adjacent markets, moving to an alternative market, varying investment tactics, and connecting with other financiers.

What has everyone here found is the best alternative to Mint?

Not necessarily a play versus other forms of alternative or mainstream asset investing and for that reason I got into REI at the tip of 2023.

Working with a hand saw is a lot safer..I am financing 3 larger deals at 7.45% now with a 20 year amortization and a 3,2,1 pre-payment penalty, which is important, because we are going to pay down the principal a little faster and probably will refinance in a couple of years, depending on what rates we see.You have to look at interest rates in the context of inflation, rents and home price appreciation.

.; the local broker community knows the type assets we buy and therefore often I get first look and my investors benefit.And to go full circle and present an alternative viewpoint.

Any alternative strategies? 

Because on an alternate six week cycle, I mail out a different set of letters.

I would be hesitant to put any money into a property during a redemption period as you would put your capital at risk if the property is redeemed or the sale is successfully challenged.Once the redemption period passes and the county issues the deed directly to you it would be safer to begin any renovations.