I would discipline myself to self insure .

For that reason, I wanted to pay cash to remove any emotional/financial burden so it bothers me less, If that makes sense.

Do some data-based analysis to determine if this investment makes sense as opposed to emotion driven decision making.

I know I should leave my emotions out of it haha. 

Stay disciplined in your rental requirements, as long as they are not too strict but your agent should have advised you on this.

I think the poster needs to make sure all the facts are in line with their emotions, and I would suggest adding a profile picture, so it seems more real and not a get back situation.   

Considering the little work I’m putting in and the net profits I’m seeing, I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t do this if they had the money and the discipline.

It's been a journey of discipline and learning, and I believe I'm now at the stage where I'm ready to start actively shopping around for real estate investments.However, embarking on this path is both exciting and daunting.

It's not an emotional thing, it's a rational decision based on returns.

Considering the little work I’m putting in and the net profits I’m seeing, I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t do this if they had the money and the discipline.