A lot of people spend their time doing this, but it's not a good use of time because it can not teach you anything relevant without seeing each one in person.

He scammed a lot of people out of a lot up-front of money.

They sell you a package to enter and then find you people to stay and never paid you back!

Check with some of the people that commented here about the specific location.  

You might need to file 1099s if you used contractors or other people whom you paid for labor:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1167632-expla...

These are just deals I have invested in with other people. 

Our countertop people are there looking for their payment. 

Ideally, you network with people who have owned properties for a long time.

I just dont understand how people are buying at such low caps ?

If I pay it off, I could maximize cash flow earlier, reducing financial stress and allowing me to focus on other ventures or simply enjoy life more.On the other hand, I know some people advocate for keeping cheap debt and using the extra cash to invest elsewhere for potentially higher returns.Why I’m leaning toward paying it off:Security: No debt = peace of mind.Financial freedom earlier: A fully paid-off rental would give me a significant monthly cash flow?