I currently own just one Quad-Plex which is held inside an LLC, but plan on building my unit counts going forward as I learn and grow financially.  

Lindsay.I'd love to set up a time to talk and see if I can be of any help to you growing your portfolio out of state!

I tend to think that luck has much to do with any money-makers  Make sure, if you have committed to doing that, is that it is in a good location and the demand is good in that area, that the area has good amenities, good retail around it, and the population and jobs are growing in that area. 

If it is worth getting my dti lower, would it be better to reduce debt (and debt payments) or increase income (by purchasing rental property with cash, or something of that nature)?

Not educated on your market but I would assume if your looking to grow your portfolio having roughly $ 155k ( after you pay 20K LT Tax ) a great jumpstart no matter where the market.

Instead what was planted was whatever the (deal of the day) was and some of these trees can grow 30,50,100 feet etc.

Prices are low and the University seems to be growing (and supported by the state) which makes it seem a little safer.

I'm in Purchasing by 9-5 profession, so the analytical side of the business has come fairly naturally to me and I've been assessing MLS deals daily for the last month or so.

Wood paneling, green shag carpet, floral wallpaper, and yellowed curtains dominated the natural beauty of our 1912 beast.

@Michael ForbesIf you are not aware yet, a Roth IRA can be invested in real estate and may be a good way to continue to grow your Roth IRA tax-free funds.The rules require Roth IRA assets to be distributed in the following order: regular contributions, conversions and retirement plan rollovers, and earnings (IRC Sec. 408A(d)(4) and Treas.