Any advice on if we should use it to pay off our loans against two of our retirement accounts (that we took out for the downpayment on the first STR) in order to lower the monthly bills or if we can/should cash out one or two of our retirement accounts (457 and/or 403b) and pay off the loans? 

Purchase price: $215,000 Cash invested: $55,000 When we talk about long term rentals the goal is to buy something that people are going to live in 3-5 years with the ability to raise rent over time ahead of insurance, taxes and inflation.

Now I have $550k cash left over to either buy another properrty or invest it another way.

These homes are cash only deals though.

I’m learning where I can play a part either as a passive investor or have a hands on approach to an investment.

I'm a first-time investor interested in seeking cash flow and appreciation through rental properties.

Purchase price: $600,000 Cash invested: $120,000 Contributors: Michael Ablan 10-unit, multi-family property in an area I already invest. 8 of 10 units have been interior rehabbed.

Unless you plan to sell your home soon, cash out refi it.  

Check in with @Joseph Chiofalo for a preferred jumbo lending program that's really improved investors incentive and cash flow.Good luck! 

-Zach, those coaches are employees of our investment company and have played a huge role in the 2,000 + units we've been able to acquire.