Additionally, you could also consider charging a higher security deposit in the case that you have to do any extensive cleaning of the property following their move-out. 

Great time to for multifamilies rents are high rates are dropping and values will continue to climb for 2024!

Also find out if they have a move out list for you to check and what the expectations are (ie I expect any carpet to be professionally cleaned and want a receipt, over is cleaned, if you had a pet any poop in the yard to be picked up, etc).  

Secondly, take advantage of reputable sources that offer free, high-quality content.

Depending on capacity with work and kids, you could consider a high yield side hustle to create additional income that is devoted to early retirement of debt or funds set aside to purchase additional properties.3.

@Karen KushnerIn your two messages, you're basically asking to learn several highly complicated topics and then figure out how they apply to your specific situation.

Most have a high school education. 

Now I'm getting to the point where it's starting to impact my credit score due to high utilization so I'm going to refi 3 properties and pay off all the cards.

I have an opportunity to jump into a turn key triplex in a nice part of town in a high appreciation market (St Pete FL!).

Their main goal is maintaining wealth not creating it, so they are diversifying through all sorts of different investments. 8% returns are on the high side.