Second goal: To eliminate 50% of my debt and purchase my first home.   

You're not eliminating interest since you're not paying it...the tenant is, or at least they are supposed to be through positive CF.Any and all money that comes out of your pocket is a cost to you. 

So I’ve decided to simplify.All the verbiage about amortization schedules, compound interest, eliminating your checking account, etc. is just window dressing made to confuse the issue and distract the “victim”.

Just remember you are not eliminating any tax you are just deferring it.

Many are under strict HOA bylaws that may limit the number of rentals or eliminate the type of rentals (STR/MTR) which can crush your business plan. 

 I agree with Elaine and eliminate the French doors and opt for windows.

Sound money decisions, planning, eliminating wasteful spending, and having a team are all critical aspects needing attention when you’ve made the decision it’s time to expand your financial horizons. 

That dissuades people from paying cash and steers them to pay online using secure ACH transfers using apartments.com3.

Your number will grow exponentially, not linearly and your blind spots are expenses that you are too frugal to manage today but will eat at a higher price tomorrow.The goal should be to eliminate expenses via consolidation, have multiple sources of income, and carry low risk(debt). 

Personally I avoid buying anything built after 1950, which eliminates most of Downtown Suffolk.