Now that I'm investing I dont' pay for comps, what I do is I'm always on the lookout for new deals, so constantly scranning listings for deals that look interesting.

I currently have a duplex and 2 single family homes but I found a 8 plex that needs some rehabbing. 

Specifically, is there a statistical difference in the likelihood of actually acquiring the physical property versus simply earning interest on the debt as a financial investment?

Investments in Techvestor are backed by real property.

Sharing the scale of what you are planning can make a big difference on the answers too.. are you talking about  a single family house or 2, duplexes, small multifamily, or larger?

I’m going to exit the crystal ball business and stick with investing

So I started researching books on investing and lo and behold if I didn’t find Rich Dad Poor Dad.

If it is, great, because real estate investing really is a long-term investment.

@Shaun BeckRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Here are our mortgages and a snapshot of each one1) Primary residence: 6.2%, $2,240/month (29 years left)2)First rental: 3.2%, $1,440/month ($500 CF, 10 years left)3) Second rental: 7.2%, $2,100/month ($300 CF, 30 years left)4) Save another 20% for another investment home.