@Isaiah Cuellar since you're pretty young, if I were in your shoes, I'd be more inclined to build up a portfolio of multiple properties instead of paying off one property fast.The reason being: one property doesn't produce that much cashflow (even if it's paid off).  

There are a couple of reasons behind this inclination: firstly, I'm drawn to the intricacies of data analysis and crunching numbers inherent in the investment process.

Inclining more towards learning to do Remote Desktop study and use that and if a market really pencils out, I’ll pull the trigger on a precessional FS.

@Alan Faitel south Florida has the only luxury market on the incline right now so we are for sure worth a visit.

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If there is any break in their voice or any inclination on their part that they will "try" or "maybe", I flat out say "just be straight with me, was the rent sent or not". 100% of the time the answer is yes, and 100% of the time that's been a lie.Its amazing how bank accounts are hacked, checks are lost, mail isn't collected/lost, fraud happens, medical emergencies occur, etc exactly 1 day after rent is due, but the other 30 days of the month nothing ever happens.

I have called LADWP (electricity provider), and they confirmed that the homeowner is not responsible for unpaid bills if the bill is under the tenant's name - even after the tenant vacates the property.Given what LADWP is telling me, I am inclined to stop service ASAP and inform the tenant to start service in his name. 

It's an interesting proposition, but my first inclination is how is time allocated to the possible 8 investors and how much time is allocated for owner use vs revenue driving use. 

So you'll need to find a way to make up for those natural inclinations and shortcomings.

The population in Jefferson County is on the higher side, yet it is in a slight decline currently.The poverty level seems pretty low low right now, but is in a current incline.