Based on your advice to newer investors, should I play the long term game by paying off my house early (2030)?

Unless you are based in a community property state. 

Quote from @Jacob Campbell: Hello - After listening to the podcast, I've made a commitment to purchase a rental property by the end of Q2 this year (ideally by the end of Q1).

My name is Jay I'm excited to join this platform as a new investor based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

While my sister and I will not have any issues based on our history and lives, the goal is to use this property as the learning ground for the final outcome: four duplexes---Structuring the property under an LLC or land trust could trigger a due-on-sale clause, so check with the lender before proceeding.

If the numbers don't work for expanding the building, explore the potential based on the current space. 

We are based in Milwaukee WI and have tenants from Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee and it's pretty much hurry up and wait. 

on a recent podcast Dave and Henry Washington talked about 10-15 years being a potential timeframe. 

Hey @Aaron Ram, fellow Stamford-based investor here.

Alternative Lenders – Look for private lenders or debt funds that focus on asset-based lending rather than borrower experience.