That will destroy refi plans.

Part of our plan is that our property in Maine is on 5 acres.

They carry forward but would be much stronger from a tax planning perspective if they were used to offset active income. 

Hey Chris, house hacking is one of the most popular strategies you can take and it can be a great way to build wealth and generate passive income, but it's important to have a long-term plan in place.

https://tractiq.com/self-storage/   affordable annual plans.

Albany is a place where if you are smart, knowledgeable on the areas you buy in you can get great cash flow, but I would agree with you don’t plan for appreciation at all.

Learning from others' experiences and building a network can open up opportunities and provide valuable insights.Given your goal to purchase a cash-flowing rental property, solid financial planning is key.

I am a residential remodeling contractor by trade with a solid understanding of the rehab process and a network of laborers and subcontractors that I can rely on, and thus plan on managing this first rehab myself. 

While my situation is relatively straightforward with a W-2 job and 5 rental properties, I feel I'm not receiving the proactive planning and guidance I seek.

I spoke directly with Drew Sygit - the founder of LogicalPM and we spent a good portion of 60-90 minutes chatting about the current portfolio, the issues I've faced, and how his company plans to solve it.