I would try to simplify it and look at where you are today and not so much where you think you might be in a couple years. 

I made less money but it set me on the path where I am today.

Hands on education is one of the best ways to actually absorb what you’re learning and test ideas.

Per my realtor, both tenants were on month to month leases, therefore I could move into the unit that needs more TLC, 30 days after closing.I am set to close this Friday, and I got a phone call from my realtor today, who told me she just heard from the current property manager that the tenants in the unit I planned on moving in have a lease unit March 2019, and the tenants in the unit I do not want to live in until January 2019.Here's the kicker... my current lease ends at the end of July 2018 (next month), and I will be out of the country for the first 3 weeks of July.

Another thing I considered today was the fact that so many successful investors harp on the importance of cultivating a system and a team to create efficiency.

@Oles Street Educate yourself, network with other investors, identify your target market, work with realtors to find properties, do more networking, build your team and make a leap to buy that 1st property.

I’m still considering in order to have opportunity cash.Good luck.Just dealt with this today.

Educate yourself for a deal, or buy over retail and make the money back via long term rents.

In looking at my 401K today I have just shy of $1000.

I could buy a fully occupied quad in my area that makes 2,000 month cashflow for under a 100k today .