I've been playing with amortization calculators and have seen you can pay off 1/3 of the mortgage and reduce 2/3 of the duration.

I think there's a fair amount of play in the budget for what needs to be done.  

There were a myriad of reasons for these things - some excuses, some legitimate - but the reasons don't matter, only the results matter.

If they don't you personal financial situation plays a bigger part in securing a loan. 

Most of our investments we look at IRR (time value of money) to determine which investment is a good fit for us at this time - which factors in returns, risk and time of investment - is it a short term investment we want to get appreciation play or long term fixed income investment.

Slightly less bookings, way less lead times, prices have dropped.January 2025 is promising relative to how 2024 has played out. 

Outside of real estate, I enjoy working out at the gym, woodworking and building furniture, playing tennis and doing any and every DIY project. 

I think real estate investing has always been a long play whether it be Turnkey or any other route. 

For example, a tenant can file for bankruptcy (legitimate or not) to prolong or delay the legal process.Lastly, you may want to consult with an eviction lawyer/attorney.

I spent quite a bit of time in the Jackson area playing MRA, JA and Prep back in the day.