just to clarify, when I say smaller deal i meant $1MM below and larger I meant $1MM to $3MM (what I'm focused on). so even at that larger scale (to me), i'm still mostly dealing with individual sellers instead of companies. 

By the end of this assignment (I move again June 2021), I will have 3 properties netting ~$1700/mo.My question is, on my timeline I have another 14 years of active income to turn into passive income - should I start rolling my $1700/mo back into my mortgages to increase cash flow from rents, or should I focus all of my funds on acquiring new properties?

Fortunately, we work a different shift which will allow me more time to focus on RE.I really don't even know how I came across BiggerPockets; I remember reading an article about live-in flips, and through clicking and reading, clicking and reading, and found myself here.  

I’ve read quite a bit about the demographic challenges that parts of the Maritimes face so I wouldn’t expect significant price appreciation in the foreseeable future, but I’ve always focused more on the cash flow and viewed any appreciation as a bonus.

I know that notary's are used for a variety of different reasons but one of my goals by getting this is to focus on meeting other real estate professionals. 

The best teacher is experience.So this is my focus right now or as the book says, my niche.

Found a provider i can trust, gives solid 8% returns, and my IRA has grown significantly while allowing me to focus locally on my active income.Originally posted by @Michael Stanley Nino:@Hank KellerSo you've been investing in turnkey properties this entire time?

I focus on re-deploying equity into other great deals.

Howdy @Bill ParkerThe whole purpose of establishing investment goals and criteria are to help you stay focused and not go down a path that you may regret later.  

Needless to say, these were two big and powerful dogs.