I love that you repeated the words of Brandon and David because I often forget those valuable pieces of information when I am trying to consume as much as possible.

Hello BP, first time poster here, and long time podcast consumer.

At which point - as you mentioned - I may want to lean more towards a few wholesaling deals because my time won't be consumed or restricted (for lack of better words) by my full-time job.

Everybody has to play the game by the rules.Doing a short sale deal like yours is time consuming, but not difficult.

Due to my loss payee, 5 extra months were consumed, expired on the lost rents, AND delayed occupancy + that income ( 5 x 2units x rent = lost income).An inspector will come to review and cite you an estimate to rebuild. 

We're renting out the SFH and 1/2 of the duplex (living in the other half) - and are looking to expand our modest portfolio to 5 or 6 units to help us reach financial independence and allow us the freedom to travel and spend time with family in other parts of the world.Really looking forward to learning more and meeting good folks here in the forums!

I have a day job with decent pay (but I'd love to quit), good credit score (800+), some money in liquid savings, not a TON, but enough for a couple down payments on modest properties.Anyone have any advice?

Pay cash for one of them and use your remaining funds to modestly leverage another.  

if you are hungry enough you should be able to consume at least 3 hours a day worth of material.  

If the borrower can borrow or raise enough money to equal 15% of the principal balance of the 2nd mortgage, then the 2nd lien holder will often forgive the rest.For many consumer loans, the 1st lender will also allow up to $3,000 in sales proceeds to be paid to the borrower to help with moving expenses.