My next purchase will probably be in 2 or 3 years of a larger house for my growing family, with the plan of renting out and possibly improving on our current residence (at a tax advantage as it will have been over 2 years that we will have lived there). 

I buy for cash flow first in markets that are strong and growing.  

Plus, you can build your contact database for future deals as well.Finishing up and going forwardSince my first 192-unit deal, I have been able to grow very quickly.

I did not grow up fixing things but am not afraid to learn and get dirty.  

We never know when a bubble will burst, but after looking over trends in general, one can take grave notice to a few things changing rapidly in regards to real estate.

I got a landlord license in Coon Rapids recently ($500 conversion fee) and they made us take that class. 

Fund&Grow has been great!

This is the best place to grow your knowledge in Real Estate.

Hmm that seems like a Millennial version to make everyone happy, no one has to grow up and be responsible.

It sounds as if you are at a gate point in your "path" that you have determined you have a desire to grow bigger.