You can grow your wealth with appreciation by getting in early and you can cash flow early or at least break even year 1. 

But if your goal is rapid expansion, keeping that extra cash to invest in more properties might be more beneficial for scaling.If you're able to grow at 3-4 SFH per year, putting the extra money into expanding your portfolio could generate higher returns overall compared to paying off the loans early.

Both have been growing steadily, and your BRRRR strategy could work well there.

Jasper & DomMaximizing Austin & San Antonio Investors' ROI - Investing in Two of America's Fastest-Growing Markets

Las Vegas Area15 has rapidly emerged as a groundbreaking destination for immersive entertainment since its 2020 opening.

I worked in the family water well drilling business growing up.

An old college friend and I have decided to partner together to BRRRR properties out of state in order to grow as quickly as possible.

In short - here are the reasons I pivoted to Real Estate Investing:All the benefits of Real Estate + growing STR optionsInflation raging at 10%/moCurrency wars and what or who will win them (Prec Metl or CDBC, etc.)Equities markets receive derivative pressures from credit markets and pressures on US dollarRealistic 10+ year opportunity in using Creative Financing, given monetary policies.Global disruption and impact analysis of COVID to businesses (small/large) and individualsWhat I was (originally) looking to get out of the program:Better understanding of Real Estate and it’s MarketLocally like-minded ppl that are more about collaboration than cannibalization (not reflective of BP in any way – this community is great too)Improvement in comfort level working in REI and learning “on the job”A community where I could find deals, connect with ppl for help and ask questions, etc.Business and Corporate Structure recommendations to accommodate short-term & long-term investment strategiesAnonymity strategiesAccess to vetted contracts for traditional, creative and gator (EMD) Real Estate dealsMy experience and feedback based on my expectations:Great original 6 week mentorship program.

A Roth IRA, as I'm sure you are educated on, will grow tax-free and you can withdrawal tax-free in your retirement. 

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has seen record enrollment in recent years: it set its highest attendance in history, with over 57,000 students enrolled and in 2024 just had highest freshman attendance in history and keeps growing, Carle Hospital, Craft Factory (Warren Buffett approves), etc for diversity of economic drivers.