It feels so good to actually have a goal that is completely attainable and be making real progress towards it.Just wanted to say thanks for the TONS of great information from the community here! 

Start by knowing what your goals are, specifically. ( cashflow, profit upon sale, appreciation), then determine what assets you have to achieve said goals, (cash on hand, borrowing power, knowledge of construction, construction ability/contacts)....then attain What remains missing to achieve said goals.

These are property managers that are cut above the rest, and the ones that can be trusted to provide quality service and care for your investment property.The best way to find a good property manager is to seek a property manager out and has invested in advanced training and education and has attained designations, usually they also have years of experience.Kevin

Ideally, I’d like to live in half of it, and use the other half to break even on the expenses.In the next 18 months I would like to actually close on that multi-family property & eliminate housing as a monthly bill.Long term, I am interested in developing a rental portfolio that allows me to attain financial freedom.

Developers and HOAs go to him for advice to attain information and structure to be Fannie Mae approved. 

I have some awesome properties that are abandoned but I'm not understanding how I can attain them.

Often, they're not attainable right out of the gate (if at all), because you can't just go in and raise rents on the long-term tenants, and even if you are legally able to, they may all move out once you do.

Wish you luck with attaining your first house.

We are realizing good demand in the non Summer months.Since our house sleeps up to 10 people $400 plus per night is easily attainable for certain events and times of the year.John

Rentals are what I want to concentrate on, but what sort of rentals will produce the income I need, and will be attainable during that 15 year timeframe?