It sounds like you've been through a challenging process, but it's great that you're continuing to build your portfolio!

The resources and books you mentioned, like the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide and The Book On Rental Property Investing, sound like excellent starting points.Prioritizing financial stability and eliminating debt is crucial, and I agree that a solid financial foundation is key to successful investing.

Yup, nothing sounds odd with that at all. 

Sounds like you have the motivation & ambitious but precise goals.

Sounds like you’ve taken the right steps so far by giving formal notice to vacate.

It sounds intriguing and like it could be a another good source from homes since the MLS has been pretty dry lately/hard to make houses pencil out for flips.Is buying from auctions a good idea?

Sounds like you had a great tenant.

Everytime i engage in a product its more unexpected money being required and I just do not like that.Good information.

To clarify, I have been studying real estate for several years, but have been otherwise engaged in operating  other businesses that my wife and I both own, both as CFO and CEO roles.

Off grid sounds cool to some, but it really limits your potential guest pool.