That difference is also something we should consider.They say your first deal is the hardest and I'm enjoying the hard work of educating myself with all this new knowledge.  

I am watchings tons of videos, pod casts, audio books etc.

Glad you enjoyed it. 

Really enjoying this thread. 

I'd definitely enjoy to see your journey as you step into REI. 

Buying multiples is often enjoyed by people who have the cash wanting steady income.

Enjoy!

There may be better opportunities potentially, I don't know your area so can't comment but the fact is that you'll be paying down your mortgage by simply managing the property while enjoying rent & property appreciation with equity being built at no cost to you.Assuming 20% down, your returns will far outweigh putting the cash into the stock market.ie. for simple numbers 100K property that you downpay 20K on.

I enjoy what I do, but realize that I may be suffering from compassion fatigue, and so I am seeking other means to put food on the table.

If you enjoy real estate, you can partner with local investors to put your money to work.But, if your goal isn’t to invest heavily in real estate, this is a great property to use as a long term investment and reap the benefits of real estate.