On the one hand, you shouldn't boot your family out of your current house if it's a good fit, but on the other, $418k may be a lot of debt to carry as an investor, since your DTI ratio is going to be a critical factor in how much you can borrow as you start out as an investor.

As someone with a background in lending, I can't stress enough how critical this is if you truly want to maximize the number of homes in your portfolio. 

I work full-time, and this has become a huge burden for me this past month.Any and all insight/criticism/thoughts are welcome.

We've seen some pretty modest appraisals this year and location will be critical in making sure you can hit your refinance goals. 

In fact, I actually agree with the conventional wisdom that the GP's track record is critical.

This was a quick look so don't be overly critical as I took a nominal effort to clean up the data.What I found in the Adult Phoenix Metro area for the last 12 months: 8988 Sales, 666 currently Under Contract, and 1494 Active for Sale.

@Ry Eikleberry, The most critical component of success in any venture (and real estate is no exception) is your ability to draw a team around you. 

@Alex LeanaFinancial education and preparation are critical, however there comes a point where you've learned the basics and just got to make a decision.

Husband and wife team Josh and Sandy Radcliff where critical parts of our team making this happen from purchase to sale.

Husband and wife team Josh and Sandy Radcliff where critical parts of our team making this happen from purchase to sale.