I saw how fast the city was growing and decided to make the jump.

Banks will take too long for most investor properties- especially in cities like Atlanta where the property will sell fast (and the seller wants their money fast). 

I would not pay down my primary residence so fast as there is opportunity cost that you would lose and like you stated, time is money. 

It's known investment of 20% and above is Ponzi and would be very fast liquidated.” where in the world did you come up with that?  

(The other scammers are from posts here on Bigger Pockets from people with similar situations as mine) McMann Commercial Lending, Walter Trock & Michael LanzaGenie Investments - David Hughes and Mike ConnerSilversky capital out of Lubbock, TX.Jerry Yang and Guatam ShahSmartZip - Smart ZipAmerican Money Loan ServicesTom Vanderlaan.FLIP AND FAST LOANS LLC.Also read this post.

Doorvest will not take fees if place is vacant, so both parties have the interest to get the tenant fast.

Might be a way to get some cash quicker or maybe get a buyer for the land quicker if you can show them they could pull 1k an acre by having someone come clear cut the parcel after they buy it.Timber is a long term play as trees do not grow back that fast.

If the rate is reasonable then it may make sense to try to save fast to get to the 3.5% down payment on a double or triple - househacking may allow you to increase your savings rate and pay down that loan even faster.As for estimating costs, closing in NY factor at least 1% of the mortgage amount for tax, plus $1500-2000 for lawyer, title and fees, then the amount required by the bank for escrow will depend on the actual property taxes and insurance.

Blue Ridge Ga is also an amazing  market that is growing extremely fast and I have invested there myself and helped about 50 others get great properties.  

There are ways for the smart, savoy, and willing to educate themselves fast, folks who want to build wealth in real estate to do it now and rather quickly as compared to most other industries.