WOULD IT BE GOOD IDEA TO PAY  OUT   A RENTAL  HOUSE  AND SAVE ON THE INTEREST  ON THE LOAN OR  LET  THE  LOAN RIDE  AND  CONTINUE  TO MAKE PAYMENTS  LONG TERM ? 

My strategy for this property would be to acquire a 5 yr fixed 20 year amort loan, ride it hands-off until the first lease expires on the doctor office, potentially kick them out and put my own deal in, or if they stay (after I crank up the rent) - I could wait however long until the bank leaves and likely sells the remaining share of the building to me.

I’m in Pittsburgh trying to get my first and it’s been a roller coaster ride!

If they can take you along for the ride -great.

Fantastic networking opportunities but also help to focus your energies on specific education and goal setting.Enjoy the ride!

Maybe reach out to some people on here and offer to help them with something in exchange for “riding along” with them. :) 

The more closer to the peak, it is better to pay off the properties, so you have a better position to ride out the next recession.

If you buy in an up and coming area then you can still ride the upside no matter what happens with the market short term.

Just ride out the FHA for full term and 1031 the property when we decide it's time to put those funds to work elsewhere.As of now I am planning to ride out the duplex for approx. 15 years unless an opportunity I cannot refuse comes up before that.Than you in advance for the advice, it is much appreciated.

One way to hedge your risk is to buy something in an area that you can stand to live in for the long run in the event you have to ride out a market correction.