We are about to grow like the SF mining town days.

This way you slowly grow your property portfolio and beneffit from low long term loan rates.

My 2nd mortgage (Heloc) is for $117,000 at .5% above prime (Payment $800 and growing).

My goal isn't necessarily building cash right now, but is growing wealth in the long term.

What is the age of the home?

I wish I’d started at your age.

Your age would make me caution you again before spending anything without having many 2nd and 3rd opinions from people with more experience in RE and more life experience to help evaluate and double check any purchases.

We now live in an information age.

(here in MA, if you pass the exam, you get the license at the exam center)I don't think there is a HS or GED requirement, but most states have an minimum age requirement.Can't answer the gun question.As for the working on the side.

I believe these appeal to young families with elementary age kids who can afford a decent rent price and may look to buy in the neighborhood down the road.2) I'm a big believer in keeping the cash flow positive at least in terms of PITI being lower then the monthly rent.