While I've been able to get out of my W2 after acquiring 30 properties, I've learned that you still need to generate some sort of active income unless most of your doors are completely debt free.

My wife of 20 yrs is currently pregnant with our first child and I want to get us out of debt and build our savings.

The roofing company I hired also does restoration for homes.

The downside of bridge debt.  

@Tim Charles You can pay that debt off ahead of time if you want.

Debt service on this is $2308/mo which seems really high.

If you buy the right property in Mexico, you can get a higher return by paying cash than if you buy a property with a mortgage in the US, especially right now and you don't have any debt.

Van Gundy’s bankruptcy is dismissed, then the multiple lawsuits pending against her can proceed in the various courts and she will not receive a discharge on her debts,” said San Antonio lawyer David Jed Williams, who represents a group that sued her and her company.The trustee wants the bankruptcy dismissed “without prejudice,” meaning Van Gundy could refile the case.

Mark, we have some units that have hardwoods that we're repairing/restoring.

(2) Should we expect to settle for the full amount of the court ordered debt plus court ordered interest?