Much appreciated.Here is my update for the week of 9/8 - 9/14:This week has been by far the most confusing, hair pulling, walk up and down the room pacing week I've had in a while.

So basically I should spend the first year learning the ins and outs, making sure that my first 1-2 deals are perfectly executed, then start ramping up my pace of acquisitions in years 2-3?

Less turnover should = less cost but many times =s poor management of rent increases to keep pace with the market.  

Control the pace of your investments, don't let your investments control you.

The city is growing again at a small pace according to recent population numbers, which is a good sign for long term investment.

Good luck with that.......Things in life happen and you are making HUGE assumptions that your income and expenses will remain very static or stay in pace with each other for the rest of your life...at 39....with no job......But sounds like you are commited to the plan.....good luck...

Since its growing at a decent pace,  the option of just buying and forgetting it seems very attractive.   

I just see it differently, and focus on where we are going to be in 2/3/5 years, if we keep going at this pace.  

Slow and steady pace means you have time for it all.5.

My houses now cash-flow above that and I also chose to house-hack and live in one of the main floors and rent the basement so my living cost is only 500 a month for me and my wife.Don't know if it is the best strategy but it works great for me and I have learned alot at my own pace.