Readers here should be well aware of of the benefits afforded to real estate that effectively shield all earnings from taxes in the early years of a new property.And finally, tax-free distributions through refinancing.............for these and many other reasons real estate should be a meaningful portion of most anyone's investment portfolio.

I started looking at the 40-50k homes but now I'm wondering, since I've had good luck with a 'higher earning' tenants thus far, if I should I focus there. 

Personally, I earn many hundreds of dollars an hour by finding new deals and raising money...

The plan will need to be adopted by a business that would generate some earned income, not just investment returns.

It is possible to earn extra income by renting out your hangar on dailyhangar.com - Daily Hangar is meant for short term rentals as short as 1-night rental. 

I have been doing residential and commercial projects consistently for over 12yrs, #1 RULE Great Work...I am interested in investing, adding More Dividends to portfolio I currently have access to available properties that may not be to normal property seekers..I have earned References, Pictures, Contracts, PO Invoicing/assignments, 32 Tradesman Rooster & Unlimited Equipment through hard work and  I Make It Happen!!

Think of it this way: for every extra dollar of your own that you are prepared to risk, you are effectively EARNING 12.75% interest!

But, before doing so, ensure that you have the ingredients to be successful and it begins with getting REI educated.Don't get bogged down with analysis paralysis.

For me, lower leveraging and a little liquidity provide more safety even though I forfeit a little more earning potential.

@Luc BoironThat's flattering, but neither warranted or earned ... no matter how you measure it.Funny thing is I would probably put your father and big brother on my shortlist of those who are "best" at sharing what they do: I've gotten my money's worth out of their highly priced textbook.A list of the most successful would have to include the late David Azrieli, Bob Gaglardi and the Bronfman brothers.My list of "flashiest" - both in their successes and failures - would include the Reichmann brothers (O&Y and Canary Warf ring any bells?).