Its not all fun and games like at the meet and greet events.

Based on your advice to newer investors, should I play the long term game by paying off my house early (2030)?

For me, in the LTR game, it's tenants. 

My experience has been that purchase transactions where the buyer has no or little skin on the game have a default rate many times that of buyers who place a significant down payment into the deal.  

@Brian Burke Your more of an honest man, than a salesman.It’s great that (IMO) the most trusted Syndicator/Operator on here is saying to diversify across other assets.Brian you are in it for the long game and that is why people trust you.

When it comes to a lifestyle property, it's another ball game and all the comments you wrote make total sense, especially for people who like similar things in life.

Quote from @Torrean Edwards: Quote from @Pat Parrillo: Welcome @Torrean Edwards What are some of your goals with getting back into the Real Estate game?

Stay consistent, set clear goals, and remember real estate is a long-term game that rewards patience and persistence!

After 20 years in the investing game, plus working as an investor-friendly agent, I’ve learned that hesitation can feel like a big hurdle but often ends up being the push you need once you break through it.I’m personally based in San Diego, California, and licensed here, but I’ve also looked into projects across the country with folks who sought better cash flow.

I'll take any and all advice any of you have, but the two things I'm looking for specifically are: what sites, services, and/or software you use and recommend for sceening and managing tenants?