Spread your eggs between multiple pockets rather than everything into one property that may or may not appreciate and cashflow as you forecasted.The only exception that rule would be in Austin, if you live there, or in Phoenix AZ just because the growth in the Phoenix metro is so strong and you can still cashflow there. 

As far as gurus selling courses.

You know what the payment is so you can add that amount to the customizable expenses which would obviously skew your ROI and would not keep track of your pay down and that type of thing.

Prioritizing is SO hard!

As far as "infrastructure" goes, what does this mean as it is applied to REI?

We're good at what we do, but we don't do what we don't do and will tell you where the line is so you can make the best decision for you and your family. 

I thought this is so smooth.

As far as capital, most investment loans would require you to do 20-25% on a SFH.

I’m self managing myself but the tax side of it is a little confusing to me but I’m recording everything involved as far as maintenance, traveling, expenses etc. just want to know what some people would do in my situation or what to I can benefit from come tax season  @Angelo LlamasI recommend that you find a real estate accountant to help you understand and prepare your taxes.Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant. 

@Scott MacComb great points here so far.  A