If you buy and hold even one nice property, you'll have a very nice retirement nest egg.

I know that many real estate investors focus on generating consistent cash flow, but I think it depends upon what stage you are in your path to financial freedom, your risk capacity and risk tolerance, and what the actual $$$ nest egg you are trying to acheive.

For example, should you be putting a portion of your current income towards early payments, or would it be better to direct a lump sum from your nest egg or inheritance toward paying off the mortgage?

I have been using Nest Yale lock, and thermostat.  

I can see if you're just starting to rent them out that you wouldn't have a nest egg of these items built up yet. 

Whichever approach you prefer, the important thing is to do something, and not just leave your financial health to chance‼Are you investing to: Build a nest egg for retirement?

The extra insurance money could provide a nice nest egg. 

There are also some reliable property management companies, such as Nest Finders and Keyrenter.In both STR and LTR scenarios, I can provide a forecast report of your annual income if I have the address of the property.

Time I leave the nest spread my wings and show these Texans how it's done.

I have another rental in Tampa (STR) and I also have a nest egg for emergency funds.