Sounds like with your combined investment savvy and determination, you guys should be able to join her sooner than you think -albeit with a much bigger bank account ;)Best of luck!

Do this long enough and sooner or later this assumption will be correct, so you might as well stress test for it from the beginning before buying.

If those things have not been replaced, you could be looking at expensive repairs sooner then later.

In order to get the good deals sooner rather than later, the best option is the foreclosure market if you have the cash.

@James DeRoest, I reckon couples who are BOTH on board with the idea of a revolving HELOC on their own home, specifically for the purpose of investing in value-for-money properties only, are likely to end up being able to retire on their passive income - sooner* than you!

I'm based in Phoenix area, but would like to end up in San Diego some day sooner than later.  

@William Travis Wall I also suggest that you listen to the podcasts while doing your daily driving or at the gym.

This will get you in the game sooner and get you used to talking to leads early on.If you do go the direct mail route, keep in mind that direct mail tends to work best when you send a campaign of 5-7 different pieces, 3-5 weeks apart from each other.

May happen sooner, may happen later, but just have realistic expectations going in.Good luck!

When he could possibly sell it to someone much sooner who can afford his asking price as is,  an worry about the zoning later after the purchase  See what I mean. ?