If you pay cash, you don't have a payment, but effectively you are giving up an income stream if the cash had been in a bond or ETF and earning you either interest or appreciation. 

If I don't want the stress of RE I'm just going to buy index funds/stocks/bonds - much easier to liquidate than getting back my money in a syndication that's not doing well.  

These rates of return surpass what bank-provided bonds and stock dividends offer.

The remainder is primarily in annuities, bonds and cash related vehicles. 

Our goal is to provide you with as much information and resources as possible to start investing in some of the best markets throughout the US, and learn how to scale an investment portfolio over time to achieve your financial goals.I know I covered a lot in this somewhat lengthy response, but this is about as short as I can make it to cover many of the details about how our platform works.

What you want to avoid is a lengthy contract with extension options.

I was also considering the REI expo in February so maybe I'll see you there.You're a self-proclaimed novice but I think many other members of the community would agree that you're well on your way given your potential cashflowing rental and equity.You seem to have a strong position which would allow you to keep growing your portfolio in the next few years.I'd recommend diversifying your RE portfolio the same way you're diversifying with other investments (REITs, Stocks, bonds etc.).

The situation is a little lengthy, but hear me out..I am purchasing my childhood home from my mother (my deceased father's rental prop) seller finance.

I’m about to tell you about a deal that could have easily fallen apart, but instead turned into a $200k profit after a lengthy eviction process.

OR even less risky is investing in bonds/CDs, etc.