I think it depends on your goals here and this is likely more of a legal question than it is a tax question.

Honestly, In the grand scheme of things, either option is going to be fine.If your goal is # of doors, then use the lever, if your goal is increased cashflow in retirement make the extra payment I'd say.If you really want to make more payments, make biweekly payments of half your monthly mortgage ;)You wont feel it as much.

What matters is what best meets your goals and lifestyle.6.

Adjusting for the current conditions will be important to reach your goals.

My goal was to conservatively beat rent and at least breakeven after move-out.

I would make sure their audience fits your goals and try to get exchange creators to come on Mondays or Tuesdays (slow days) instead of paying them.

Also would love any advice on other way to get experience with the long term goal of building a RE portfolio.

- If your goal is to sell at a minimum of $225,000, consider dropping the price to around $239,900 or $235,000.

Not including closing cost.My only goal with this first property is to position myself to get a second property.

I like simplicity, which this does not seem to have, based on their website.That being said, as others noted, I would look at what your goals are first.