For a multi the critical standard is not to interfere with the quiet enjoyment of other residents and not to do damage. 

It's a skill set that I have a feeling will come in handy early on the RE investing journey as I have to think through supplier relationships (i.e. property managers, contractors) and how to get certain goods for re-models, capital improvements, and annual maintenance.I'm still formulating my RE goals, and I'm still very much enjoying my professional career... so I'd say that my goal is to generate enough cash flow that I don't need my W2 career to survive and I'm free to focus much more on what I'd like to do professionally rather than what I think I have to do to survive.

We are now working on pulling out some equity to help fund the next purchase.The benefits of this purchase are numerous- our increased net worth, we now live for free while still enjoying the benefits of mortgage paydown, and we have gained a tremendous amount of experience in real estate.  

I am not advocating being frivolous and wasting money, but to spend all my time finding ways to save a few pennies, seems counterproductive to enjoying ones life.Am I missing something?

Enjoy the process! 

I believe I would enjoy that immensely!

I enjoy it for the most part, but my ultimate goal in real estate has always been investing, which is probably why i took up commercial brokerage.

Thank you for becoming a new member here at BP and I do hope you enjoy your welcome train as I know you will my friend.

Thank you for your time and I do hope you enjoy your welcome train as I know you will my friend.

Take care and enjoy!