Might be tomorrow might be in 50 years but eventually it will break up and be more of a liability then a feature.

VA loan - My 6 year mark is October (when I am eligible for VA loan and I will definitely use eventually)4.

We would like this to eventually replace our 9-5 income within 3 years.

Since you're potentially building to rent (eventually sell) you want to ensure you build what that market wants.

Seems like I would need to eventually "save" 100k for a 100k loan to be satisfied in the banks eyes and no longer pay the interest.

I also want to eventually be not only helping buyers and sellers but also flipping when the opportunities arise.  

Duplexes, quadruplexes, and eventually apartments.

Duplexes, quadruplexes, and eventually apartments.

Hopefully your significant other (over time) will realize how important it is to you, and will also be able to eventually see the fruits of your labor.  

Then it was sort of rinse and repeat.I did notice that was a popular starting point on a BP poll recently (renting out a place you already owned/lived in).It makes sense as you have the financing in place, the transaction complete, plus you have screened the area and the property, know all the maintenance and routines, etc.So your first home may be your first investment property, too, eventually.