Look at it this way - if you reduce your cost of living from $2,500/month to $1,750 then, hey, you're saving money, but you HAVE to make sure the INVESTMENT property will be a true cash-flowing asset after you leave (inevitably, someday, you will). 

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Im located in the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area and I just pocketed a good chunk of money from my first build and sale and already have my next target picked.

If it's the latter, you're really, really effective at telling people what they want to hear to move money from their pockets to yours.

On day one they just chanted about how much money you can make and had hard money lenders pitching loans to us.

The tenants are in violation of the lease (not to mention their actions have created a potential problem with city bylaws), so that may be your way to get them out. 

Personally, believe other people's money should be protected before my money. 

If they do not qualify for conventional loans most private money are business purpose loans and require you to put it into an LLC

Action always beats inaction.

I'm not a cashflow is everything guy but I don't like taking money out of my pocket to pay bills.