If you don't have savings to get more property, the leverage would only increase and the risk so why risk something when you are creating a strong foundation?

But nowhere near what we could have had they been finished a year ago (200k or more each).We have one right now in Gatlinburg that we picked up from someone that got the foundation in and that was it and had to sell fast because of a divorce. 

Most of the time what people are really chasing is time freedom and that can be achieved quicker by using a W2 and real estate and other investment strategies to build a strong foundation instead of rushing.

It currently seems I’m not going to be coming back to the states anytime soon (given the upcoming projects within the next 3-4 years) but would really appreciate any advice on investment rental property strategy as so to start building the foundation for generational wealth/passive income.We have saved a substantial amount of money  for which the original intent was to buy our future primary residence with all cash if/when we moved back to the states.However, that’s not what’s going to build generational wealth and would rather put that money into passive income investments hence, real estate rental properties.

I’m 20 years old and currently working hard to create a strong foundation for my future.

I definitely recommend that you seek out a Certified Cost Segregation Professional so that you are confident in the quality of the work performed and the deliverables produced.

If you have a strong foundation with capital aside it's easier to stomach.

I would only cut trees that are so close to the foundation that the roots may push on it over time.

Building a structure from the ground up, since you need to build/create foundation, can be difficult. 

I definitely recommend that you seek out a Certified Cost Segregation Professional so that you are confident in the quality of the work performed and the deliverables produced.