I am losing about $250/month once considering CapEx/repairs/vacancy savings, prop manager. i have renters in there and house is in good shape but as we all know, something could go down at any time. loan is at 2.75%, so, I would lose that....which amatorizes quick.

If your passion truly is to focus on something REI pick a degree that parallels with it in some way that allows you to love doing your 9-5 job while you gain experience and save money to eventually be a full time REI.

Sounds like you have a nice nest egg saved up which is awesome!

This allows you to have all the financial security and easy access to your cash, which real estate does not, as well as affording you much higher returns than simply having dead equity.The same would apply to paying down your own home mortgage, all you save is the mortgage interest. 

The buyers inspectors literally praised the work we had done throughout, but a week ago the CL-100 wood infestation inspection came back noting a small bit of non-structural exterior sheathing damage along the bottom of the back wall behind the vinyl siding due to moisture :( The good news is we are 99.9% sure the issue was caused by rain water coming off of the roof and landing in an area that had standing water before we brought in some dirt and gravel to resolve the drainage issue during the remodel (townhouse is on a slab). 

I'll save $5k in developer fees by waiting but will have yo solar PV the ADU;maybe do the sfr at the same time.

., and how to maximize savings and write offs. 

Me and my friend have lived at home for more than a year and have saved up enough money to buy a house and move out. 

It could be very advantageous and save you thousands on commissions and having access to the MLS is very helpful as well.Having access to properties without having to wait for an agent is priceless.

Using only these assets and liabilities, John's net worth has increased from $125K (SFH1, no debt, no savings) to $150K (SFH1 + SFR2 + savings - LOAN).