I live in Jacksonville FL and Just bought my first Duplex in Ashtabula OH.I have a licensed Real Estate Agent, Licensed Property Manager and two Lenders (conventional and Hard).To be honest this is to be my retirement.

I would like to know the prons and cons of paying off the mortgage faster to be honest i do hate the fact that my mortgage rate is high almost 7%.  

I honestly thought to myself that both NY and Cali were very tenant friendly...

I have actually been thinkin about cutting losses honestly, I am not sure this is the best investment I could have made as my first but worried about how much of a loss I would have to take.It is meant for S8 for sure, I would have a stringent application process, and give the neighborhood a C from my research.I invested there because it was the first deal that basically fell on my lap where the mentor works with agents that Seller Finance deals, it was only $3k down and had thought the proximity to St.Louis would be attractive to tenants also.I effed up on waiting to post for rent until after all repairs and the COO for sure.  

One of the best resources I’ve spotted for honest property management feedback-beyond scanning Google-is checking local Facebook investor groups and seeing who people recommend.Anyway, Ethan, since you’ve done a bunch of data crunching: have you or anyone else revisited these numbers more recently, and if so, how have shifting mortgage rates or local employment trends changed your approach?

I'll be honest this is often overlooked.

Here’s how to start getting reviews:Ask friends or family to book a stay and leave an honest review.

Honestly, over leveraging is a really bad idea at this time (just my 2 cents). 

I have looked all of Ohio to be honest.

Do honest math on a purchase and you'll see.The benefits of real estate are... all of them together.