Consolidation needs to cycle, with all infrastructure maturing to fully meet new size and facilitate continued growth.

Personally, if your market tends toward the former condition (better/normal appreciation) I think it's a fairly safe deal looking at the long term, assuming infrastructure around you continues to support the idea of renting it.

You're first deal is never your "best deal", but is likely your "most important" deal if you continue to invest.

Our handyman team of 2 are moving out of state after working with us for almost 18 years to start/continue their real estate investment journey in a more affordable state. 

The provider I am using allows for 60 days of continued coverage once construction. 

The main reason for this is to continue to do medical missions around the world  even when I'm dead.

My goal is 25 doors in 5 years, my struggle right now is deciding to either go back to work and save up money to continue or come up with a way to leverage financing to stay afloat myself and stick with it, waking up everyday 100% dedicated to my real estate. 

I’m continuing to invest in real estate while also helping others achieve their real estate goals.

Please continue to share with us! 

Two, you'll have a much easier time obtaining a mortgage product if you have a track record of W2 income.In the meantime, continue implementing the strategies you mentioned: save religiously, build your credit, pay any existing debt owed, etc.