And hopefully I can be financially independent by paying the mortgage down eventually.  

One property is not furnished and has an unfinished basement that we'll eventually be converting. 

Quote from @Tanner Pile: Quote from @Rob U.: I’m considering a flip on a land lease.

If they like to rob houses, they're probably not going to become a model citizen just because they rented your house.

The South Florida will eventually be a retirement home and I got real lucky there so far.  

Eventually the kitchen will need to be updated, but the bathrooms are updated and tile floor throughout. 1 tenant for nearly 4 years, just changed out tenant.

I eventually changed it to "100 Road St.

How can I strike a deal where they can still receive some income from the property, but I can purchase the home and make my share and eventually (1-2 years away) own the home and eventually get full profit from this 8-unit property.

The time value of money still favors acceleration, but only if you have a clear path to eventually utilizing these losses.Don't let your tax savings get trapped in passive activity loss limbo.

I was eventually going to pivot to multi family after getting my feet wet with fix and flip, but I am wondering if I should just jump in right away.