However, with only a 3% appreciation rate, you'll have enough to put down on a second property with your accumulated equity in 4-5 years.In reality though, most investors that scale rapidly do so by creating value, using outside income, or using other peoples' money.

I've advertised to rent out half of a duplex and someone viewed it who was very interested and indicated they were eligible for subsidized housing for veterans under this program: http://hopesouthflorida.org/what-we-do/rapid-re-housing/I was provided with a letter from the Hope South Florida organization to this person which indicated the following:”During the period in which you are a part of our program, HOPE South Florida will send a monthly check of 100% of your rent directly to the landlord in addition to paying all move-in fees (first, last, and security deposit).

If you instead buy multiple properties, your net worth will grow more rapidly, as you'll potentially gain appreciation on more / larger properties. 

Sacramento is a great market because it's still cheap enough to cashflow, but it's also growing rapidly so the appreciation factor is there.

I think a lot of places are simply catching up on something that has been growing rapidly.

The area is rapidly changing for the better, I started buying there in 2019.

Investing in a small multi-family property and turning it into mid-term rentals is the top dog strategy in small metros, like Grand Rapids, MI.

Chinese drywall is rapidly becoming the new mold.Jeff

All he would have down is spent the cash he had in one lump sum, and gets it back in small increments. 

Ren Ver should go back and read the whole thread.Don Hines, Attorneys around Boston are $250 to $395 an hour, some are more, and you are LUCKY if they bill in 6 minute increments.