Life insurance might be another untapped source of liquidity to look into (if you have one in place).

You have a full plan that, over time, results in a better way of life and more time with family.

To add-on to what @Russell Brazil detailed, there is some important life changes that can fast-track things. 

These items will vary from DSCR Lender to DSCR Lender and can also be determined by things like your credit score, property type and its DSCR ratio, etc.  3% origination cost is very high for DSCR as well unless you are essentially "buying down" the interest rate quite a bit (trading fees for a much lower rate over the life of the loan)I have also been told by multiple people that I should create an LLC or Trust.

It has been a life changing experience.

If you're 25 or 35 and that monthly rent check gives you an extra vacation a year for the rest of your life, that might be fun too.Good luck and congratulations for being in the path of progress I guess.

Inspections may cost more upfront, but they can save you from significant headaches and unexpected expenses down the road.Negotiate Hard: Use inspection findings as leverage.If the HVAC is near the end of its life, negotiate a credit for its replacement.If the cast iron plumbing is deteriorating and needs replacement, ask for a credit as well.Sellers often prefer negotiating credits over doing the work themselves.To give you an example: I was once under contract for an old house priced at $170,000.

I am new to RE investing and I am learning right now before I make my first moves.  Many of the BP podcasts are from a pretty young perspective, both in terms of flexibility and maybe even priorities.  I would love to...

However, I'm now reading Dave Meyer's book Start With Strategy to learn more about whether long-term residential rentals is even the best approach or if I should be looking into other strategies, in light of my overall goal.After Start With Strategy I plan to read Set For Life by Scott Trench, but what other recommendations do you guys have at the strategic level?

I’ve spent most of my life in California (SF/LA) and have been in Pittsburgh for only two years, so I’m still getting familiar with the area.Does anyone know of RE agents in Pittsburgh who specialize in STR investments?