I almost certainly should, but I'm partial to what I wrote because it ties into some other metrics and analysis tools I built.

That may be in one lump sum, or over time, but your analysis and your abilities will tell you exactly what is best for you.Congrats and good luck.

So investing here is kind of a no brainer at this stage, we have seen other midwest cities bubble burst or are close to.

@Tanner Barnes Don't get too buried in the details, that's the makings of analysis paralysis right there.  

What I’m doing now is running Cash on Cash and IRR analysis on both scenarios (i.e.

At this stage in my life, I'm married with kids and it's not a realistic option.

Most of these need a license but some do notEscrowTiltle OfficerRE AssistantFind PropertiesLease PropertiesStage Properties - This is a win win possibly, find a way to furnish and stage rentals and houses for sale inexpensively Asset ManagerProperty ManagerBroker Price Opinion - must be licensedProperty Photos - Take photos for realtors and investors, if you have a knack for that or learn with a digital pretty easy.Social Media and Direct Marketing - For buyers and sellersAdvertising - Cold Call prospectsHold Open Houses

Knowledge is power, but also a burden, leading to analysis paralysis.

I'm in the initial stages of purchasing a multifamily property.

I also have at least one contact in all of the local utility and government offices, I have most of the building inspectors already saved in my phone and if I were to need any additional contacts there is a list of people that know me professionally I could call to ferret out said contact.With this stage set I'll say that I was recently laid off from my job.