I’m working with one right now and although rates a bit higher , makes scaling a bit easier and faster.

Since your goal is to cash flow when you move out after a few years, you should look at areas where rents are going to appreciate faster than other areas.  

In fact, I'd argue that the rentals I'm seeing are selling faster than ever.

Then the new higher balance is brought down much faster with the added cashflow from the new rental.

Networking is the one thing that will take you further and faster in your career than anything else you can do.

You’ll get good at it and be able to spot a deal faster.

Get at least 3 beds, 2 baths 1,500+ sq ft - those usually rent faster and appreciate decently. 

Some of that money went to fuel a record year for spending on home improvements, which in turn further boosted home values.

Buyers closed on 3,641 residential properties, which was up 13.4% from January and 3.7% from February 2020.The housing market, responding to historically low mortgage rates and pent-up demand, has moved at a faster and faster pace in Denver and other cities.

You will become wealthier faster by investing in more properties than trying to avoid interest expense with the bank.