My family can enjoy the cottage lake life while the equity is growing in our purchase.

Not sure if these numbers would work in your current area, but you probably want to own in an appealing area for other tech workers to ensure you're getting quality tenants as well as live in an area you like and enjoy yourself.

I value my work, I truly enjoy being there and the process of it.  

It took 2 years of my life away from what I enjoy which is speaking to teaching real estate ( we fired the GC and I took on the responsibility of running these jobs)  Good learning experience, and I needed a break after the Hedge funds came to Charlotte and cleaned single family homes out.

I'm glad you're enjoying the podcast.

Better to build your own equity through the debt paydown, enjoy the tax benefits of ownership, and garner the equity of an appreciating asset.

Wish you well in your journey - it can be very enjoyable.  

Thanks everyone, I am still learning this site - but I think I will enjoy it.

enjoy making everyone happy and money!

It's the least tech savvy way out there, but might be the best one to start with if you have a few people in your area who just bought or sold and really enjoyed their experience.