More importantly, I am looking to start networking with investors, investor friendly real estate agents and attend networking events to enhance my portfolio.

Which leads to a future date when focus shifts from growth into "dividends" and that's when flip focus onto a low leverage consolidation to enhance cash-flow. 

Once adjusted to the frugal life style I had been living for about 6 months, I bit the bullet and set the additional principal payment on the automatic bill pay.

Tackling the challenge: this sounds like it is as much a lifestyle decision as it is an investment.  

“Financial FreedomFinancial freedom is more than just replacing your current income; it's about maintaining your current lifestyle for life.

That along with my primary residence being free and clear will provide a great retirement and allow my wife and I to pursue our “ Bucket List “ and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.

It's exponentially easier to do this when you have a good income (along with a good savings rate and low cost lifestyle).

These can be a goldmine for connections, insights, and partnerships that can enhance your investment journey.🗓️ Plan for Success: Use this season to strategically plan for next year.

Some of the properties are also in a land trust, with the beneficiary as the local LLC.My living trust is 99% member of the WY holding LLC, 1% is a my management C-Corp.My personal residence is in the living trust, and not in an LLC as in Florida I have unlimited homestead protection(to be more exact, it is a enhanced life estate deed or Lady Bird deed, where the property will transfer to the living trust upon death).All my brokerage accounts and other non dangerous assets are under the WY LLC.

I'm assuming the lift station was there when you purchased the property, and it wasn't built after, because if it was don't expect it to be covered by the title insurance unless you have an enhanced coverage policy.If it was there and you have a survey, why didn't you see the station and ask about why it wasn't shown?