I'm in the process of buying my first piece of real estate, and I'm aware that an amortization schedule/ calculator helps me find out how many years I can shorten my mortgage by making extra payments on the principal.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

Also drive around your city and look for new builds, talk to the crews and contractors there ask them if they know anyone.. if you have a couple extra coffee's in the truck I'm sure they will take 5 minutes to have a cup and answer a couple questions.

@David MorganWith respect to contributing to both a 401k including a solo 401k and an IRA, the rules allow for it; however, participation in a solo 401k plan may affect the individual’s ability to deduct a traditional IRA contribution; as a result, you may have to treat it as non-deductible IRA contribution.

Feel free to add these individuals to your network and ask who they use as a CPA.4.

The extra functionality that you are looking for is found by using Monte Carlo simulation on some of the inputs.

Another assumption would be that I already have a couple investment properties that are cash flowing well to give me some extra income for future purchases and that I am 24 years old with my whole life ahead of me.

Finders fees for a RE sale for non licensed individuals is illegal in most states.

You may be able to joint venture with other IRAs or other individuals as a couple other ideas. 

My company doesn't charge anything extra for maintenance, and I generally think that any company that has little extra fees like that either isn't working hard enough on their core offering to pay the bills, or is trying to get one by on investors.