It’s just aiding you to remember it more.

I would like to grow that to at least $5000 and invest but is there a way for me to invest sooner?

Thanks @Shiloh Lundahl for posting on interesting threads so it pops up on my keyword alert.When the market corrects, like a lot of prudent investors, I will likely grow my portfolio. 

Heloc can be great but just remember no matter your financial status with a heloc you will forever owe it should you run into any problems.

The west side is growing its business base, so that could be desirable for commutes. 

After that, as a recent podcast guest said (sorry BP, I don't remember who)  "you don't need to read a lot of books. 

As we are balancing a young, growing family and career, life is busy and crazy at times, but we are anxious to get started in REI, in one form or another.To avoid staying on the sidelines for too long, we are steadily chipping away at our "to-dos" to get started.

I remember a BP Podcast where the guest was speaking about a single commercial loan that wrapped a few properties and also had an equity line of credit attached that he could draw from.

MLS inventory is tight here also, I think the statement they are making is that the demand is strong but there isn't any inventory to grow sales, thusly the market is in a slowdown based on actual sales, not based on demand.

I can't wait to join in, and help others learn, grow, and be successful while I am in the process of doing just that.Thanks!