As times goes on I see my real estate growing much quicker than stocks as most of my current investing goes to real estate.

They’re asset-based, meaning the loan is secured by the property itself, and they often have quicker approval times but higher interest rates (think 10–15%) and fees.

However, building relationships with private money lenders can help you scale your business quicker depending on how many investments you want to do this year.

All being said, most real estate investors advocate that the earlier you can take action and acquire your first deal, the quicker you'll learn.

Propane has over double the number of BTU's than natural gas (2516 vs 1030) so things have a tendency to cook quicker etc.

The positives are from the buyers prospective1- the ability to buy a property with little down payment2- the ability to obtain financing at below market rate3 -not needing to qualify for convention/institutional financing4- not having another debt on your PFS5 - not needing to pay points and other fees to obtain a new mortgage The positives for the seller are 1- can possibly sell a property in which they have negative equity without bringing cash to the closing table2 -expand the pool of potential buyers 3 -possibly obtain a higher price/ quicker sale 4 - can utilize a wrap to potentially earn the “differential” on interest rate 5 -May be able to save the Realtors commissionAll this being established, here’s the BIG question:  Can a subject to transaction be done where both parties are reasonably protected?  

If you'd ask this question while still employed I'd say apply the $8500 toward knocking down the debt quicker but since that is not the case I would build up your reserves to about 6 months then begin applying those funds to bring down the debt. 

Would you rather maintain a higher price for 4-8 weeks and look for a premium or would you rent it quicker with a lower price? 

A PM knows how to get the utilities going quicker if permits are needed. 

It's easier and quicker.