You need to be able to view any of those types of opportunities through two lenses... one is the eager learner that says, "Hey, they are talking my language, I can do this, I'm going to be rich, he has the plan and its so easy!!!"...

Also, take time to understand Arizona landlord-tenant laws to stay compliant and protect your investment.

I don't know the Baltimore market but have a friend who is a very savvy investor there and maybe he would do some coaching to help you understand which way is up.

Many real estate agents dabble in property management without fully understanding the complexities involved, making it risky to work with them.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

I realized how much of an impact the right agent can have, especially one who:Truly understands the market.Has firsthand experience.Is willing to share their knowledge.Now, with his guidance, I’m working on a project that could be a game-changer—if we can bring in the right capital partners.

It could provide more cash flow but your leverage would still be less due to the total value of that property compared to the 4plex3) Is there an easy way to understand what price range I should stick to in my area, and should I focus on the best market or focus on the best price for properties? 

Buffalo is a great place to invest, but understanding that neighborhoods change extremely quickly is paramount to your success.

This is something I aim to understand more about.

This setup alone feels like a solid foundation for financial freedom.Here’s my dilemma:While I understand that my mortgage interest rate is very low (2.8%) and there are tax benefits to carrying the debt, I’m wondering if it might make more sense to aggressively pay off the loan.