i do shorter amms because i want them paid off, and keep the cash flow, its one thing if you want 100+ properties, but 15- 20 paid for ones gives me an easy 6 figure income forever, and ever, and my kids lives and their kids lives if managed properly. pay alittle more now for the flexibility, and get them paid off, so what if you have to re-up in 3-5 years, interest rates wont be 10% then, and if they are inflation will drive your rents to cover it anyway, inflation is great in real estate, it means your property will be worth more,  but the purchase price was pre inflation.

This is a free meeting – there is no charge for you to attend – and you are welcome to invite other investors, landlords, and those who are new and/or exploring the possibilities of the business.

I look forward to exploring all the ressources available.

I always track areas with good school district because people are always trying to get their kids into those areas.

Once our kid was born I started thinking of was to invest and save and be able to pass onto him one day and real estate came back into mind.

My logic behind that is i would be getting more income with more tenants(still exploring this thought, i do see some flaws as having an overcrowded property, tenants expecting the market value of the rent being split between all persons living in the property, is this legal?!?! 

between kids and other deductions we had not tax impact and retirement withdraws will be tax free.

Also considering I still have my own business to still manage along with young kids at home I decided to walk away from the deal.

Some teach...I think "retire" is a term that needs explored.

@James Paisley if you decide to explore the hard money option, I know a private lender in this area I can refer you to if need be.