I've been able to get a healthy combination of both cashflow and appreciation from all my properties after a little TLC.

Quote from @Robert Nguyen: Hello,I was approached with a Off market deal for a small property in Anderson, 2/1 700 sqftThere is a M2M tenant paying a healthy amount in rent, I was going to just pay cash for this place, it is well under 100k.The plan was to collect rent until they decide to move out and then spend a little bit to update/renovate even though it looks pretty good so far, and then flip it for 110-120. 

Meaning 10k turns into 800k by retirement - that is truly powerful stuff.Once you have a good portion in the markets and a healthy savings account then dip your toes into RE!

Edwardsville has a really healthy rental market that always has more renters than inventory, due to the college students. 

Back in our Day 70s 80s .. our normal spread was 4 to 6X of what we paid for it so we could afford a healthy discount and still double our money cash on cash.I still fund land flippers to this day and really enjoy it.. bought one today and got paid off on one today :)  And in a way if you really know what your doing beats buying beat up houses for many folks.

I've been able to get a healthy combination of both cashflow and appreciation from all my properties after a little TLC.

According to Jamie and his team, the STR market is healthy, strong, and sustainable at this point.As an owner of STRs and advisor to clients who are also owners, this was a refreshing listen on BP. 

I have a healthy income and have built a solid financial base for my age.

That will fill in wood pores and create a shell on top.

I understand most would say I should double-down with my spouse on our business full time but 1) our industry is heavily regulated in a way that can really affect revenue so it's a priority for both of us to have another avenue of income-- if not cash flow now, then appreciation/equity. 2) my spouse and i work very differently so while we have made it work the last couple of years, it isn't conducive long term to a healthy marriage.