So here we are 500 new builds in Oregon later ..

I suspect the stock market and or building then selling a bizzness created a big majority of millionare wealth and or just high paying jobs and save your money :)

He owns 1031 Federal Exchange and is also a tax attorney. 

They also like the tax benefits associated with ownership.I've taken both approaches and have benefited from each.

If you'd ask this question while still employed I'd say apply the $8500 toward knocking down the debt quicker but since that is not the case I would build up your reserves to about 6 months then begin applying those funds to bring down the debt. 

I purchased my first investment property through an online auction for delinquent property tax.

Now I will give my opinion on buying a four plex verses building one. 

Did you inherit this home with a step up in tax basis or will you need to pay taxes on any gains if you sell?

Momentum builds over time, and I promise things will start falling into place.This year, I’m expanding into Columbus, Ohio!

Cash flow might take a bit of a back seat but building a team you can trust and building experience are top priorities in my eyes.