I have actually pondered the same question when I considered a lake STR.

She shared something with me thats made me really ponder. 

You're looking far down the road and pondering all the what-ifs. 

I specifically explained my position with examples, data, and questions to ponder rigorously.

That's an incredible stat to ponder when you also consider that Orlando region has been adding almost 1000 people a week for some time. 

That combined with the notion that the mortgage is likely to be assumable is what makes me ponder the idea of stepping into that seat to try negotiating an assumption and reduction at the same time.

I pondered over this same situation for years.The best advice I've ever heard was to start with an duplex.

Hey all,So I've been pondering on whether to obtain my Real Estate Sales Agent License.

The plan I'm pondering would work like this:  Pay of home, do a HELOC and only use what I need to BRRRR Properties, Keep recycleing the same funds to build a respectable portfoilo, then pay back the HELOC with Cash-Out Refi from the properties I'm BRRRRing and my home will be paid in full no debt and my cash producing properties are cash flowing and life is gd! 

I have flipped 1 house and currently have 1 rental.I have pondered the idea of starting a group/joining a group on individuals that buy rental properties.