Another is the speed at which the city is expanding.

No matter how professional you two are to each other, that can always make a deal fall apart.I've done partnerships with 50/50 equity splits, I've done more creative ones, but the easiest ones are the ones that you can get in and out of the fastest.

We're in a very high concentration area and I expect development to continue well past the 5 year mark.We're entering year 4 and things are still full speed ahead.

I've heard on many of the podcasts that speed is of the essence in finding and buying good deals.

However, if you lean toward the emotional side of the investor pool, paying off the lowest balance property will allow you to achieve a free and clear property the fastest, assuming you are making the extra principal payment the same amount in both cases. 

I feel as if I can certainly learn by making every mistake there is, but what about learning vicariously for speed?

I want to build up enough cash flow to be Financially Independent and I feel RE is the fastest way I can get there.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Saratoga County is the fastest growing area of NYS and with some of the highest tourism rates.

Moderate speed, Moderately leveraged.3) save enough money to cover a year or so of my personal expenses, leave 2nd house’s mortgage in place.

Our speed limit is 5 MPH, and they can comfortably pass each other.- 20 foot widths.