I sometimes doubt my plan because so many investors present leveraging to buy more units as if it's the only option, and to do anything else (like, gulp, paying off my mortgages early and completely) is cause for headscratching, wailing and gnashing of teeth.

As easy as this sounds, it's not simple and usually like pulling teeth.

Men have no idea what it is like to have to think of safety every day--not living in fear, just a thing women have to do, like brushing your teeth.  

Cutting My Teeth As A LandlordThis property was a tremendous learning experience for me, and it taught me valuable lessons, both in terms of what to do and what to avoid.

A note is a unilateral contract, you cannot be relying on your own performance.A lender may allow for the forgiveness of debt, like finding hen's teeth in a residential setting.

I do not think they fall in your lap as you brush your teeth.

A mechanic's lien has no teeth without a lis pendens (an attached lawsuit) and unless you are contacted by a lawyer there's little to be concerned about. 

It was like pulling teeth just getting them to recommend someone to insure the property. 

As a newbie I would not suggest this be the type of collateral you cut your teeth on.  

Do you expect your Dentist to drill and fill his/her own teeth (???)