Preapproval v prequalified is a difference in convention/tradition, not in law/regulation/etc, FYI.Realtors traditionally like the word "preapproved" better, but that has less and less meaning over time as internet lenders increasingly ignore the convention, and define stated income / stated asset (for a loan that will be anything but) as "preapproval." 

Define your goal first, then determine specific numbers of what you'll need to reach that goal.

I am a part of Jason Drees Coaching and the mindset academy, so if you are looking for a community to join or some coaching on mindset/growth regardless of the industry I can't say enough good things about what they have to offer there.Other than that I'd say to spend a good amount of time and energy on defining what your investment criteria and goals are. 

My accountant discussed creating a defined benefits program through the S corp.

Do some research and clearly define what you want and the best path or strategies that can get you there.Goodluck and go make it happen

The first step is to define what your goals are. 

I made one before I first started - couple reasons, CAN limit liability if you do things correctly, CAN close under an LLC so the rentals don't go on your personal credit, CAN open credit cards under LLC, CAN deduct taxes from the LLC (but not W2) if you're what the government defines as a "high earner" (which this is really just a socialized government system and discrimination based on income), it also helps me to compartmentalize my personal assets vs my business assets to where I can grow a business separately from everything else.

Will definately look gor options on long D investing. 

As others have said, define a goal for yourself and then work towards it. 

Have you clearly defined your objectives and criteria.