So options 2 or 3 are appealing in that sense, but I am trying to figure out if either of those would make sense given that the monthly payment would go from $1,450 to probably around $3K or more, making it a) hard to afford and b) even harder to save/grow our portfolio.

Wanted to get some advice on what I did wrong/right, what I should try to do better, and how to grow from this point.Deal- 1923 Wood Frame Duplex in Growing area- Tampa Heights, FL. (2) 2/1's.

@Christine Mwai - Booming Economy, Growing Population, Great paying jobs, Good price to rent ratios, New developments. 

Everyone is using the extreme 4 plant grow process, CLEARLY NO ONE ON THIS THREAD GROWS.

Thinking a needed money to get started or to grow.

I am looking to start holding on to investments long term to grow wealth for the long term.

remember this is a very legal business and he of all people would know all the ins and outs and rules and regulations and hopefully he was not vetting you out.

I am working on finding a W-2 (salary or wage) job where ideally I can help investors manage and grow their business while learning about the Birmingham investment market.

I remember when I had a car for my first 4 unit and when I switched to a truck shortly after my life got so much easier.

Remember the reason why people are doing RTO is that they can't qualify for a mortgage, not because they can't afford it.