Overall solid plan to get started and looking forward to seeing your empire grow! 

Building a strong foundation with reliable management reduces risk, allowing you to reinvest the passive income strategically and grow your portfolio steadily without over-leveraging. 

Quote from @Paul Stewart: I've noticed a growing trend among new real estate investors in my area.

I'm looking to grow quickly.Do you advise sitting and waiting it out? 

Hi Joshua,Welcome to the forums.Wishing you the best as you grow your portfolio.

There are definitely areas where you could repeat a similar strategy but with even better cash flow.If you’re ever looking at growing your portfolio elsewhere, I come across off-market deals that could align with what you’re looking for.

Columbus is rapidly growing, with the population, job market, and growing tech scene driving strong rental demand.

I find this data super interesting, and took the opportunity to dive into their 2025 edition this week.Nationwide they say we can expect:Average mortgage rates of 6.3%, with rates edging down over the year to reach 6.2% by the end of the year.Home prices will grow by 3.7% across the US, which is pretty modest.

As you start closing deals, you will need to reinvest your profits into mailing lists and other scalable activities to grow your business.

But business returns are not immediate and take time and money to grow.