That gets you to comparing apples to grapes (both fruit and the same color)...

I want more property in the future for sure but also want to allow the fruits of my labor thus far to positively touch my life now [ie. spend some money].Thoughts are appreciated and I am open to hear it all!

The low hanging fruit on the MLS is gone.

You are doing what most won't do, and your boldness will produce fruit. 

I trust they know what they are talking about because they have "fruit on the tree". 

So another words , if an attorney that takes on a tenants lawsuit sees a particular property is not free and clear and in fact has a first lienholder a.k.a. the mortgage company/bank— Will that property be passed up by the attorney bringing the lawsuit or will the attorney just go for the low hanging fruit (the insurance liability on the property?

The low hanging fruit tends to be basements- so you’re looking for the components of a dwelling space, which include:- minimum 6’ 8” ceilings, 6’4” under beams and HVAC . 7’ ideally.

I graduated high school 14 years ago, and I’m just now starting to see the fruits of my labor.

I probably have to quit buying if I want to enjoy the fruits of my investments elsewhere. 

Today I biked to work, crushed fruits, veggies, chicken, and eggs and it's been a whole different story.