Gloria above kinda touched on the Indy market but Indy is great market to look into for a lot of different reasons such as population growth, housing inventory, and cost of entry.

The fact that I didn’t have to house hack.

@Wayne Leecan you house hack in Seattle?

I understand that, but if you keep it as a primary residence and do some sort of house hacking deal where you rent out rooms, can you get passed that?

Both PS and Roomster were deadends for our properties.My wife and I converted a large house into a triplex in Northeast GA with the express intent to rent by the room.

What key skills should I focus on developing over the next three years?

Specifically, insurance placements, corporate housing, and relocations.

I'll make a long story as short as possible:> House built in 2008, first owners used husbands VA loan to secure (220k loan), stopped paying HOA and bank shortly thereafter (current payoff 500k+). 

He and Kristin Beach scammed dozens of people to the tune of millions from their companies “Land Flipping 101”, “Six Figure Land Flipper”, “One Away Ventures”, “Top Dog Land Deals”, he also owns “Griffin River House”, and more.

Based on your calculation, you retire in 10 years at the age of 49 which is much better than the average person.You will likely have a bunch of paid off houses and a healthy 401k balance.Seems like a sweet analysis.I am happy for you.