Do you have a home in mind?

Working for 45-minute stretches (give or take) instead of for hours on end will ultimately allow you to clear your mind, grab an occasional snack or meal, and stay energized to meet your goals.Social Media DistractionsThough it may feel like staying plugged into our social media accounts is a necessary part of our jobs, the constant alerts and updates just drain our time and energy.

However, with the normal wear and tear/ usage of the two main entry doors to the units foyer area, we have had more than 5 service calls on the locks (for batteries, lock mechanism not functioning, etc.) and both front door Locks have had to be replaced once already and I am thinking it is time to use a different Door Lock method. 

Also keep in mind that any debt pay down, as you pont out, is not positive or income until you sell and there are zero guarantees that you will ever see that money.

Don't even consider it.Second if it is viable you must keep in mind that tenants will abuse and generally beat the hell out of a property.

@Aaron Hunt If you are considering leveraging yourself with financing from a commercial lender like me, keep in mind the more experience you have with MFHs the better the rates and terms will be. 

Separate your desire to invest from your education/career goals.Always keep in mind when it comes to education if you don't enjoy what you are doing you will not do well.

@Eric Upchurch, unfortunately, I will not be able to attend Rod Khleif's multifamily conference this fall but will keep that in mind.

Kitchen renovations were not in our original plan, but these adjustments made our kitchen far more functional, and we feel the extra time involved was well worth it.

In my mind this protects the downside (of losing your home because you can't pay the mortgage) and allows you to take more risk and invest in properties faster.