Mortgages allow you to scale and buy multiple rentals, but it is causing you stress, then I'd start by paying down the mortgage on your own home first as it has the highest interest rate.As for not being able to pay them off quickly if needed, all you have to do is sell the property.Don't feel guilty over what you make. 

I always looked for properties that were in areas about to 'gentrify'......that combined with a little renovating is an awesome way to get a multiple equity boost....This is a literal no-brainer to me......as long as the area is not going to go downhill....

I own one apartment (vs some "investors" who own multiple units in the bldg ) and have the same (great) tenant since before this resolution.

Only tenants pay rent.When we started out in 2005, we identified multiple subdivisions where the average tenant stay exceeded five years.

@Rebecca Morris The Bigger Pockets bookstore has a great collection of books on multiple topics that are beneficial to beginners.

I'm more experienced as have been in multiple RE sales (with agents and directly with owners too) over my life and been an LTR owner for 15 years and just want to do STR at this point, but if this program is legit then I would be the one searching for houses while he did the calls.

Definitely get multiple quotes to compare, but also check out their previous work, especially for the type of renovations you're doing.For managing renovations, having a detailed plan before you start is a lifesaver—schedule, materials, and budget.

It’s weird though because I received multiple similar messages from other foreign users.

Replacing multiple furnaces, water pipes breaking, noisy tenant I had to evict, etc etc.

Diversify Your PortfolioInvesting in multiple markets reduces your risk.