Tax deferred investment vehicles like the 401k / IRA / SEP IRA will give you tremendous tax advantages especially as you climb the income generating ladder.   

With the eviction moratorium, my response rate has climbed a lot. 

So I've never had a blockage since doing this type of rehab.With 2 daughters I've pulled a lot of rats out of P-traps & their 2" shower drains P-traps at home & in their current homes.My days of climbing under vanities & kitchen sinks are over but then again I'm not as slim & agile as you.

They've been programmed to think the only way to make it in the world is to get a degree and climb the corporate ladder and work long days for someone else just for the privilege of going home and watching TV so you can rest up and do it again tomorrow and look forward to that week vacation once a year.  

If you go so quick and take shortcut will give you money but for short time period.Take baby steps leads you to climbs the mountain of success.The key is to choose whatever you choose confidently  have faith upon you and take quick decision.

So it took a while but I did not want to save up enough money to start climbing the ladder.

On the other hand interest rates are climbing so while the prices might not go up, the payments would.

I was concerned about interest rates climbing while I waited 6 months. 

Take home message - everyone goes for the low hanging fruit, you'll have to either climb to the top or find another tree...edit: Also, remember your response rate will vary with different pieces, split test.

I think the Tacoma area’s future looks bright and even though prop values have been climbing, I still see appreciation ahead but as I said, looking more for cash flow this time.