I have flipped new homes and townhomes but phased out raising a family and now am focused on utilizing my skills which are building, selling, expanding a circle of influence to focus my effort on the above.

Any advice on how to get out of this stagnant stuck feeling?

*This is a VERY simplified example, you'll want to use amortization tables and more to be precise.For maximum portfolio growth, you might consider buying a new primary every 12 months.

One other thing to keep in mind is that you have more financing options on 2-4 units than you do on 5+ units.

Hey brother, first off, I'm very sorry to hear about your wife, prayers and blessings from my family to yours. 

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

While I’m new to the business, I’m eager to learn, grow, and connect with local investors, landlords, and fellow real estate professionals.

I do have monthly mortgages to be paid and not having rental income to offset my negative cash flow has been a learning experience and really trying to think of what options I have to have better success at this.

We are learning as we go here and I am curious on the approach others have used when going for their first property after getting their HELOC set up alongside an LLC and so forth.

congrats on your success and future success to come. would love to connect