My vision is to have 10 sfh properties, to supplement our retirement investments (stocks and bonds).  

The problem is that one of his other renters is allergic to dogs, which is why he had a No-Pet policy in the first place.

I also have an umbrella policy as supplemental coverage. 

So I am basically saying to listen to the free videos and then supplement your learning on BP.  

My HELOC will help supplement financing costs, and rehabs in the event the HM isn't favorable.

The supplemental bill was over $7000! 

Certainly the experience will help....but I would look at PM as more taking a job to be able to make money to supplement buying properties with your wife. 

No, not 1 singular mention of the trillions kicked out to help supplement people, apparently that was National Beer Money day. 

If you run your numbers well, each property should give you a monthly cash flow which you can either use to supplement your own income or use towards the acquisition of additional properties and scale in this manner.

We are close(ish) to retirement -- maybe 5 years -- so our first inclination is a buy and hold strategy with the aim of building cash flow to supplement eventual retirement income as well as equity that would likely be useful 15-20 years down the road.