As stated in the title, I'm finally at a place where i'm getting approvals. But how aggressive should I be on applying?
Alternatively:
Should I do one then wait for a while? Or stick with my best current approval and hang out until i can get even better rates/lines? (Year or two?)
I've said in earlier posts, I wasn't given the 'credit talk' as a teenager and made some mistakes. I'm finally clearing it up and things are looking better.
Really, I'd like to optimize my current situation. Whether that would be more or less open credit - whatever is better 
EX: 653 TU: 623 EQ: 631
CapitalOne secured for 500 23% -7yrs (late one month 6 years ago, everything else on time)
Credit One unsecured 1750, 24% with a kinda bad annual fee- been advised to drop them, will do so next billing cycle -5yrs
CapitalOne unsecured 1000 23% - new
Citi Doublecash 1000 23% - new
↑ organized by credit age
Thanks again guys,
Your incompetent man-child of credit-
Jonfive
@Anonymous wrote:It really depends on your goals.
Definitely, at this point, I'd only plan to apply for cards you'll really use long-term. If you are considering any Chase cards, you are still in that 5/24 window do, be mindful of that (looks like you've opened 3 in the past 24 months).
Not knowing more about your spending, the Chase Freedom and Discover It might both fit well for you. They are a great pair to have with the Citi DC.
I might also try to lower your utilization. It's not crazy high, but getting them all down under 10% would be a good idea. I'm assuming you aren't carrying balances from month to month. If you are, I'd stop that if you can.
Exactly what i was looking for
- the only one i carry a balance on is the CreditOne, 200 bucks left on it after a heating oil tank catastrophe 
I'll pay that off next statment, close that card and continue with your suggestions of the Chase Freedom and Discover It cards. After, I'll hang on to those and sit.
Thank you very much for the informative reply
@Anonymous wrote:I personally would not apply for more cards if I were you. In fact, once someone has 3 credit cards their revolver portfolio is already big enough for maximum FICO scoring. The only situation where I would be recommending that you app is if you had 0-2 cards, but you're already past that.
99% of the time that someone starts a thread similar to this, my answer is DON'T APP. Wait 6 months until your scores are higher if you really NEED another card. Key word is NEED. If you just WANT another card, wait longer... a year+ IMO. As has been mentioned above, strengthening your profile will result in more favorable approvals such as higher starting limits, lower APRs, etc.
If you just use the 3 cards you have now and PIF every month, or keep your balances at 9% or less as was mentioned already and just allow your accounts to age with on time payments you'll be in a much better place in 6 months and in a fantastic place 12 months from now. 6 months from now you could have scores all hovering around 700 and 12 months from now maybe 720 or so. At that point you'll be able to get approved for a card or two with probably a $5k - $10k starting limit with better terms.
In the meantime, I'm not sure if you still have any negative information on your reports from your teen years as you mentioned or if all of that stuff is gone. I'm assuming some still remains based on your scores. I always recommend during these times of gardening for 6-12 months prior to apping again that people focus on getting rid of negatives... perhaps writing goodwill letters to creditors asking for the removal of late payments and such. Getting baddies removed can increase your score FAR more quickly than just doing nothing and allowing time to do its thing.
EXCELLENT!
I have one ancient medical collection (that I unknowingly woke up 2 years after). It will be gone in February this year.
No more apps
End goal - I bought a foreclosure cash 3 years ago and I'm nearing getting it 'mortgageable' and I'd like to get a good rate in the next few years to pay myself back and further improve it.