At this point, I definitely would find some solace in that. 

Quote from @Dennis Knapp: I Have one double that I live in i bought as an investment just to help pay my mortgage.

That allows the payment to be low, manageable and easy to cash flow when you transition it into a rental.When you move out you will have more money in the bank, stronger assets, and be cash fluid in case you need to make an offer on more investment properties.

Keep in mind that this is a rental, and renovations should be in line with a rental for the area and market.  

Generally, the properties that benefit the most from a cost segregation study are properties that are remodeled, expanded, purchased or constructed after 1987, the year in which the Investment Tax Credit was enacted.

I am betting for the appreciation of the house in the next years because I don't think I can cash flow in the first years.  

How many does she do in a year?

I am getting increasingly serious about purchasing an office building here in Denver in the next few months. 

Anywhere in the world.

(You were making 8% in real estate instead of 1% in the bank.