Have been self-educating through multiple books, BP podcasts and forums, etc...I plan to invest in real estate as a side hustle. 

That probably explains the same price listed multiple times.

In this same line of thought you should ALWAYS have multiple lenders. 

@Paresh Mehta I'd want to see multiple appreciation drivers.

Assuming your 3% CoC is average for multiple years, there are now probably money market accounts that can beat a 3%.

Some homes are inherited by multiple family members that hate each other.

Yes it provides buyers a great 2nd chance while also providing you the investor a great way to make multiple paydays.Hope that helps,Chris Pre

Your skin gets thicker quickly.

-Find a market/people you want to invest with OOS.OOS would provide cash flow, debt reduction/equity build up, depreciation, etc on multiple properties and all of which would support you buying more properties. 

If I have all low interest debt and feel like I can get a higher return if money was invested, I wouldn't pay off anything, but use that money in something I can easily get it out in the event of need1/4 into a hands off, no labor investment... for me it would probably be peer to peer lending... with small amounts in multiple loans to spread the risk... returns are solid and I appreciate the service they provide1/4 into a value add multifamily... in the midwest you can find a great cash flowing property with lots of equity for this much money1/4 I would park and not touch... put it in a high yield savings account... yeah, I know, not doing much for me, but I believe in the bird in hand.....