The key now is to continue to grow your portfolio and pay off those properties as fast as you can!

@Cody JensenA Roth IRA can be invested in real estate and the funds grow tax free. 

Tenants can't be charged for ordinary wear and tear.

Do it all and let the knowledge shake out and grow.

Last year, I was looking at 60k in income, I was semi retired, and still working part time,  just watching our investment grow.

I don't see them as competition, (we are $17-$20/ft, they will be $30+)  but rather that the area is growing as seen by someone who has better data than we do.  

There will be winners  with growth and losers that don't grow or shrink.

I’m trying to grow a business not just do one deal. 

That mess will never be paid off, it will just be part of our growing debt.I am not advocating putting your head in the sand or acting irresponsible, but you should never root against the home team.Regardless of your politics, 4% GDP is awesome.  

Looking to learn and grow as much as possible.