If saving 20% and building direct is worth it to you I'd recommend it.

It’s a smart move, especially since it ties in with your goal of saving for your first investment.For skills, you probably already have a good foundation with your sales experience—things like communication, organization, and dealing with clients are all super valuable.

A good PM can save a mediocre investment.

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If the answer is yes, then it's a no brainer to make minimum payments on your 2.8% interest rate mortgage, and use the funds that you would have paid extra to pay it down faster, to either invest in more real estate, the market, or anywhere else where you can get a ROI > 2.8%.If the answer is no, then feel free to aggressively pay it down as fast as possible, to become debt-free faster, and just have a large amount of money in savings or to splurge with.The bottom line is that your 2.8% mortgage is GOOD debt.

These individuals have often walked the same path you’re on and can provide insights that save you time, money, and stress.

A while back, a friend of mine stumbled onto a Virginia closing cost assistance program that wasn’t widely advertised..ended up saving $5K just by asking the right questions.

Could help you save some serious $$ if buying and selling there and can also get you access to their MLS systems.

You don't want to lose your rate on the house you are living in now unless you want to sell it so since that is an owner-occupied, you need to stay there and save up the 20 percent for the second property based on what you said.

I’ve been dreaming the last few years of starting an event venue, something for weddings, gatherings, etc., preferably with a great outdoor space.