I'll upload all of the interior and exterior before/after pics eventually.Basically, these are frontal pics of "curb appeal" progress, starting from oldest to most recent:(It started out very overgrown...)

Not to mention healthy capital appreciation caused by low inventory, steady job growth, a robust economy among many other factors. 

He would have no ownership, but would get the steady income stream from the mortgage payments.In my situation, I am joining an existing LLC as an equity partner and taking over the day-to-day management of the properties.  

AS you progress, a bank that you build a relationship with may extend the amortization to 25 years, allowing you to cash flow better and the term may extend to 7 years.My first couple of deals had 20 yr amorts and 5 year terms, and we just refinanced and got 25 yr amorts and longer termsGood LuckGino

I want to take effort out of those tasks and put them directly into the single thing that will progress my goal.If you plan to make a great podcast that will grow and improve and become a product, all in its own, then go for it.

My husband has excellent/perfect credit and a steady income.

You already have some experience and with additional effort, will quickly climb the REI ladder to its pinnacle.To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.You didn't mention a niche that you plan to focus on, but, below are links to set you thinking.https://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI) Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/Below are some quick links to get engaged on this site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/rulesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

You can always start moving forward toward your real estate goals while working and drawing a presumably steady income with benefits.  

You already have some experience and with additional effort, will quickly climb the REI ladder to its pinnacle.To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Below are some quick links to get engaged on this site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/rulesREI books suggested by BPers http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Thanks for the info, encouragement and links, LinvalI will be interacting a lot more on here as things progress and go through real-time experiences and can add value to the topics discussed here on BP.