House 1 is $325k and I would live in the house as I fix it up in hopes to get a cash out refinance after a few year to buy a different rentalHouse 2 I would convert the back garage into a 1 bedroom apartment and rent it out to lower my mortgage dramatically.

However, the process has passed the inspection stage and just waiting for loan to approve and it will approve eventually.

Key has good options too like converting the line into a fixed term loan if need be.

I would eventually like to become a broker here in Washington.

I don’t wanna be paying high interest when I know eventually rates should go down.

It's a house with a detached garage that has been converted into an apartment.

That will be the plan with the other 2 rooming houses too eventually.

I originally wanted to keep it locked off but he kept asking for the space I eventually gave in :( however it’s not included in the lease.

We eventually want to move back to San Diego when I get out and depending on the market there would like to invest there as well (that's at least 10 years down the line though).

Eventually, you'll may very well branch out to other areas or property types, but for me, having a super narrow focus (SFR with at least 3BR and 1000sq ft in the 53222 zip code) was extremely helpful in getting me to take action on my first property.