We have been at this for about 4 years have 5 properties and 7 doors and are also looking to keep growing. 

Thanks Scott, ill check with Schwab.

A LOT of what I have learned and the connections I've made along the way have come either directly or in-directly from this community. 

it is not 2016 anymore.I agree with most of this, Nicholas.

This is where you generate cash and you can then invest it in RE - or something else.Most of the guru content was written a decade ago and it just does not apply the same way it did back then.

I recommend two accounts: checking and savings.

You didn’t pull the plug when you found out it was 20% more than expected?

Others either have a check sent right to them or have another piece of property the get this STAR rebate for.

The sale of our home will provide us with approximately $150,000 to allocate toward investments.At this stage, we feel most comfortable focusing on long-term rentals.

What books would you recommend for someone who’s just starting out?