Be prepared to learn and adapt as you go!

You have a big long winded explanation of how you come prepared to the desperate drive a hard bargain and they don’t like you.

Based on where you at now, paying off your mortgage and continue to grow steadily will easily get you there in the next 10 years with minimum stress and headache (minus WWIII happening, JK)If you are someone who are aspire to maximize growth, have a f*k you money and want to get into politics and expand your influences, and also prepared to embrace the headache and stress that come with that lifestyle, then you wouldn't want to pay off the mortgage but put your money somewhere else that would give you maximum return.

My primary residence also has an apartment I am preparing as an STR. 

Be sure to use a CPA each year to prepare your taxes for you.

I know that poses a challenge for me when it comes to comps in preparing the numbers for an offer as well as making sure I g wet as much cash out when I refinance.

@Tanner KingTo prepare for an FHA loan, ensure income stability and sufficient savings to cover down payment and closing costs.

I haven't done my first deal yet, but I wanted to offer some insights to help you prepare when you're ready to find the right partner.

Getting a tax pro’s help can ensure you don’t miss out on potential savings.Be Prepared for Landlord Life: Living close to your tenants means it’s easy to handle minor repairs and keep an eye on things, but it also means boundaries can blur.

The end of the year statement the bookkeeper prepared for my taxes this year cut my accountant’s time in half compared to what I had been providing him.