Sacramento seems to have a lot of inventory and buildable land which will increase supply keeping rent growth slow. 

Your dilemma boils down to two priorities: maximizing your investment growth versus creating financial stability for your personal residence.

Mind you, I had completed appraisals, credit pulls, and all other tasks that they required.

I even had preventative maintenance set up, but the root growth rate was unpredictable.

With a long-term hold strategy, this property should continue building wealth through appreciation, equity, and potential rent growth.

This potential merger could significantly reshape the U.S. convenience store landscape, continuing the industry’s trend of growth through acquisitions.

Agreed and I don't see any how investor can go wrong with that one simple task.

This is a task to handle carefully and at arms length. 

Then I'll focus on paying off mortgages and making my investments "safe" instead of focusing on growth.

Lucky for you, your own backyard is an excellent (and often overlooked) place to begin investing, thanks in part to Tuscaloosa’s proximity to Birmingham, UA’s steady enrollment growth, and the market’s favorable rent-to-price ratio.As for your comment about BRRRR, you’re right that it’s definitely one of the more time- and labor-intensive approaches.