Guidelines are looser that a few years ago, though, and you might find a lender to do it quicker. 

I can save $30,000 for the down payment on a new condo and get it in service and cash flowing MUCH quicker than I can save $75,000.  

I plan on asking my parents to pay cash for this property so i could offer a lower price a close quicker. 

We finally have units being filled much quicker now.

I am looking to continue investing in real estate and was looking for suggestions on if I should continue paying down the loan quicker or take advantage of the extra cash flow since my renters are paying down the loan?

So I’m looking at some of these properties and I see where I might could get started quicker if I choose not to BRRRR my first property if I can manage to save upfront capital and only pay 20%.

Are you just lazy about school and looking for a quicker way to earn money?

Picking up a 2nd job, not going out with friends as much and avoid making frequent 'empty' purchases (ie: expensive shoes and clothes) are examples of sacrifices you can make in order to reach your financial goals quicker.#4)  Start working towards your goal(s) as soon as possible.

Its important to have a source of funding to make these goals happen quicker.

Well, because those three numbers will grow the fastest based on a fairly simple formula.The more assets you own, the higher return they pay and the higher you can leverage them without losing them the quicker they will grow.