You are working a demanding corporate job but also want to build rentals on the side.

Depreciate 75% of the building value (excluding land) over 27.5 years for significant tax savings.

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. 

We are closing one in 60 days once permits push through in columbus ohio for a new build triplex 

In Reno and metro areas, insurance companies primarily focus on roofs, the age of the building, wiring updates, and water pipes, as mentioned @Cameron Moore.

I got my first FHA  3.5% down  4-unit building in Tilton, NH (An hour and a half north of Boston).

After many years of listening to BP/Real Estate Podcasts, reading, and building up my finances, I believe there’s no better time than now to finally jump into the real estate world.

Insights on cap rates for apartment building in 44313? 

One possibility is building a duplex in Peoria, while it's not the best rental market, getting a duplex at a possibly much cheaper price than market value is extremely appealing.

., deductions, 1031 exchanges), could potentially outweigh your current W-2 salary over time.Suggest a trial period for the first deal, involving him in decisions to build trust and confidence in the process.