I still have my regular job @ 50k a year but the properties pay for themselves, extra cash goes straight towards the principal on the mortgages.

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I work a regular 9-5 job and am trying to get investment properties that will allow me freedom to not worry about having a job and retire early.

Greatly appreciated, I would look to follow up with the agents regularly, but I hear your point loud and clear.

@Brie Schmidt If you are planning on doing private lending on at least a semi-regular basis, consider a subscription to TLOxp.

On a regular basis my wife and I spend about 3 hours a week “managing” those properties.

Could I ask you to try to explain what it was, for regular readers and DIYers in the forums to have a better idea?

On top of my regular part-time job I have during the school year.

So do you stick to regular rentals?

They are probably out there and could help save everybody any expenses for excessive water leaks and put those places on your regular inspections.