, and we came across a three property 450 unit portfolio in surrounding counties for a total acquisition price of about $50M.

So I'm looking into growing my portfolio with single family / multifamily homes ranging in the 40-60k range. 

A real gem.I now want to work on my passive income so I can leave my soul sucking factory job to persue other business ventures.I’m in a good position to have this work out well either way I choose to proceed but I’m looking for some advice from those of you who have been in the game for a while.

This all makes me thankful for developing a relationship with a small portfolio lender.I have several loans with them.

I've heard of many people in the military purchasing homes where they are stationed and after their career is up they have a portfolio of properties that helps support them in retirement.

May be some market data somewhere that will show you where people are intending to move.There is 1 big development going on here, that's The Garrison. https://pencegroup.com/portfolio/the-garrison/Supposed to be shopping, dining, and apartments. 

In other words you have a stock portfolio that you don't want to touch so you use those stocks as collateral for a loan.

I'm not sure what the end game there is but it's just another option to consider. 

I totally get why they want to buy their rental portfolios and if at the end of the day they make a grand or two a year on a house and it becomes paid for by the tenant thats still a good out come

Are you looking to build a rental portfolio?