Each one will create a challenge as you grow.  

I'm saavy enough to know that I don't know enough yet as to what would be the best use of these assets to grow my portfolio and really begin to snowball the passive income, leverage and appreciation. 

It sounds like you should bring on an established PMC as a partner to help walk you through the steps of growing instead of trying to learn everything on your own.

Ready to contribute, learn, and grow together.Thanks!

I think a reasonably priced market that's growing and has a diversified economy with relatively low crime and good schools.

I would add Flower Mounds to consider if you are looking to be close to the airport too.However, investor friendly areas are Fort Worth which is growing a lot.All depends on your needs.

Population officially growing per US Census Bureau, even though their methods are archaic, beat out Miami for highest appreciation last year and there's over $4.5B in investment happening in major projects.What do you think all this means?

I have been offered an exclusive Deal by a local "friend"/ semi-mentor in my small town.  8 standard 2/1 apartments -  Quad, duplex, duplex, 1970 Dated buildings, little neglected but liveableOwner finance: 20yr 6%rate with 20k down------------------------------------------------Total purchase 400KCurrent NOI: 41k     Cap: 10         (Tax,Ins,Maint, Util)Gross rent 4500/mth-----------------------------------------------Upgrade, Est repairs: 60k After reno: NOI: 59K   Gross rent: 6100------------------------------------------------Loan pmt: 2865/mth,    34k/yrCurrent Cash flow: 531/mth,  6,378/yrAfter reno Cash Flow: 2131/mth,  25,578/Yr-------------------------------------------------Added info- -Property line Joins with (growing) Community college-Tiny town-The Buildings are Currently "uglyish".- Current Rent is 150$- $200 behind market avg.I am very comfortable in single family homes in this town (own 18 SFH rented and performing well).

. - Buying a larger home for growing family with evidence of increase in dependents and 25% equity in current homeCheck in with @Joseph Chiofalo, he's a great friend and top lender nationwide for 20+ years.

Or, keep renting and put your money in other places to grow.