Very new at this game I live in cottonwood California and I would be interested in going to meet up if my schedule would allow.

Thankfully, I come from a close-knit family who believed in me.That second investment turned out to be a game-changer.

There was no debt on the land and she lost the house so I swapped her the land and she kept the house free and clear..

You are a high w2 earner, The house is worth 110k today, you are buying from your grandma for 60k in exchange for free rent for life, upside ARV of 200k.The costs of owning the house will help provide tax relief on your high w2 earnings, you are buying a great chunk of equity that will pay off in the future, and you and your grandma are doing each other solids. 

I'm mostly interested in the long term gratification when the properties are owned free and clear.

Honestly, it seems like you’ve got more skin in the game than I do since I’m just getting started as a bird dog, but I really admire your approach.I think your focus on tax-efficient strategies and building a reliable team is spot on.

@Zach Howard feel free to add me on whatsapp

This is all a psychological game to just get the user to cave in and think later.

I added arcade games, board games and accept pets as well.

They are on a big push to get back in the game though, have you seen their recent ads stressing that they only list private homes?