Another factor for multifamily property (5+ units), is the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR), which is a relationship between the payment for the property and how much income the property generates each month. 

Save for the next house from the cash-flow you generate from renting.

Easy reads and they use real person experiences to help generate a common ground for you.

But I wouldn't want to underestimate the power of a big news-generating company like Tesla announcing the CA->TX move as it feeds into the headlines and momentum of Austin as the new up-and-coming tech center in the minds of many news-watchers out there and will make decisions over the years to come of where they want to be/move to be part of the action of the future. 

But, essentially, your first step here should be to figure out how you're going to start generating income.

My ex and I did a highly successful short-term rental in the Georgia mountains which generates great cash flow, but he got the home in the divorce.

Goal examples: Is it to generate leads?

I'm 60 and on the end of the Baby boomer generation, and even I am making plans. 

We've been teaching folks new to the Self Storage business for many years now.Self Storage is a great business in which to build generational wealth.

**Random thought: BP should put together a maintenance troubleshooting guide.