I would like to start as a Part timer while I continue to snowball  some of my debt so I can lighten my monthly bill load.

If it continues to be tight, assign parking spots to each unit. 

Maintenance costs will be such that you will be continually spending and topping up your reserve maintenance funds.You will have no positive cash flow to put on your primary home.  

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If you continue to try to buy the house in the way that you've been doing, you'll probably continue to get frustrated.

I have read:The book on Rental Property InvestingThe book on Investing in Real Estate with No (or Low) money downThe unofficial guide to real estate investingI am planning to continue this education and go through a book every week or 2.Beyond that I am trying to connect with Local Real Estate agents as well as beginning to analyze deals daily for practice.

I have called on a few 4 plex's in my area no luck yet but I will continue to look.

i do understand what you are saying, and appreciate the advise. i have a few REIT stocks i have looked at and although i can't say i understand the businesses i'm not looking to hold these stocks long-term. i'm looking for companies that are currently paying dividends and should continue to do so into the immediate future while staying stable or giving me some growth.

Hi-I just put my third SFH rental under contract and when speaking to an insurance broker he mentioned I may do better switching from individual policies to one commercial policy, especially as I continue to add any other properties to my portfolio.  

I plan to continue working full time and invest on the side, although both endeavors will be getting my full attention equally.