Find a way to hit your goal and in 5 years or 10 years when you look back, you'll be sitting on a really nice portfolio. 

If I'm sitting on $100,000 equity in my home, I don't tithe on that equity because it is not actual money in my pocket.

It needs some work but sits on half and acre and is about 2700 sq ft!

Quote from @V.G Jason: The excuses people make to invest at the most casual level is appalling.I'm not going to sit here and compare lives, but trust me folks with 20x the amount of stuff on their plate can go out there and invest properly in RE by doing their diligence.

I’m sitting in a 375 day old DR Horton build with a DEAD whirlpool microwave.

A built in safety net if you will.Respectfully, Gary I recall back at the start of covid and eviction moratoriums and many BP members basically said they had no more than 2 to 6 months before they are in major trouble.

@Mike SmithyIts been a while since I was licensed in Texas, but I seem to recall that the landlord can only deduct actual financial loss, in the event of a premature vacancy.

**One example is there are thousands of old school buildings and old government buildings that are sitting empty all over America. 

Also, keep an eye on sales activity in the neighborhood, including how long homes are sitting on the market and recent price trends.### Avoid Common MistakesBe cautious of common mistakes like underestimating repair costs, not having a solid exit strategy, and overpaying for the property.

Check on the property regularly to make sure it's not sitting vacant with a wide open door.