Seems like a good idea to pay if off and have that cash flow, but on other hand,  seems like more doors would be best for an overall portfolio.       

We try to do a couple of simple wholesale assignment deals every year inside a Roth.

Simple example: ETF's.

Is this as simple as providing a bank statement from the hard money lender?

@Michael Bentz asked about refinancing and how it works,  so I gave a simple example so it is clear to understand. 

Simple process,  no tax implications, just some small due on sale risks.  

Podcasts, webinars, seminars and meet-ups are great for education and inspiration but your 1st deal needs to be simple and rewarding - a home you own.

Hands down. 

I knew little about the US property market (last year was my first visit to the US), so started reading everything I could get my hands on, listening to podcasts, and researching online.

I’d like to invest locally so I can be hands-on as I learn, so I’m wrapping my head around other ways to find properties (wholesalers, FSBO, direct marketing?).