With that said you couldn't have picked a better place surrounded by like minded individuals and ample resources to guide you to success in REI.Account Closed is absolutely right.

Brandon and his wife share their experiences dealing with tenants throughout their career and helped me gain a ton of knowledge that would have taken years, added stress and countless dollars to attain.

 As a very experienced guest of STR cabins all over western North Carolina I can tell you from my experience that a clean, comfortable sectional sofa or other ample furniture to kick back and relax on with the company of friends after a long day of outdoor activities is essential.

Hi Sam,This is a great goal to shoot for and I see no reason why you couldn't hit it in ten years as long as you keep your eye on the prize and do not get discouraged or distracted.The trick will be tightening your goal as you start with your first property and then get a feel for what it's like to run a rental.I started with a goal of ten duplexes in 10 years and attained it after 5 years.

The idea of financial freedom and our goal of retiring by 35 has never seemed more exciting and attainable (We are currently 26 and 24).

Did not pull equity to leverage don’t personally like that play and have ample cash. 

I think 15 minute call is ample to get your message across.there is nothing more SIMPLE in real estate investing than turn key.. its all done for you. 

Something happens in the ego department of their brains after they attain their JD's is all I can figure, that tells them they already know everything, and whatever they say or think must be right.Carry on, though.  

Idk about any of you but even with having ample reserves I would be hard pressed to support one of my rentals mortgages forever as well as the maintenance and upkeep.

In my extensive experience this is intended to provide heirs and devisees of deceased owners ample opportunity to assert and/or defend their claims.I've been on both sides of these cases.