However, I eventually started to let pets in after my property manager convinced me to do so. 

No renovations, but cashflow negative (wont hire property manager anymore just to breakeven) @$170-18503. 1031 and buy in WA where we can manage on our ownSame problems with others, we have limited cash available. if we do buy on WA , few concerns are:We are intermittently rehabbing our current home to be rented as Nursing Home eventually hopefully in 2 yrs. home in WA are more expensive and would need higher downpayment and it would be challenging for us because our DTI is high already, we would have do to a dscr thats 100k++ DPSorry for the lengthy post, hope to hear from you!

I will eventually flip it once its cash flowing well and 1031 into something a bit bigger.

Appreciation might come eventually, but in the short term, it sounds like it could be more of a challenge.Lastly, while keeping money in a savings account is certainly a safe move, it’s not going to get you the growth you’re looking for.

The didn't live within their means, accrued a lot of debt, and it eventually resulted in them not paying rent and being evicted.Consolidating debt reduces their payments so they have more money available, but it doesn't automatically teach them to live within their means.

I use the free version but eventually will get the Pro.  

This then creates the opportunity to access that cash flow (converted into principle) via tax free refinances! 

Well it will need to be life changing events like having kids, new job, divorce, taking care family members etc but the rule of thumb is to live there for at least one year then being able to rent it out and converting it into an investment property.

It's just chaos.Suggestions above include:To not rebuild and convert the land over to parkland. 

Finding which of those strategies works best for you, your goals and interests could help you speed up your investment journey while gaining experience, confidence and eventually expertise in your chosen area.