I am hoping to like many others build up a good retirement through real estate and are looking for opportunities to learn good practices, soft skills and gain confidence and build repeatable systems that can scale. 

You may not be able to pull out your money on the refinance, but it will enable you to learn the skills needed to do a BRRRR with hard money later on in your career.

They are two distinct skill sets.Property managers focus on customer experience, while asset managers are fiduciaries to the investors. 

Flipping and BRRR are similar and require a similar skill set.   

You will need technical skills and software to manage from afar, as if you're local.

What skill sets and experiences have you drawn from? 

Security, keep your resume updated, keep your sense of employment work ethic and skills or associated licenses, certifications in case you want or need to go back into the job market.

Some lawyers may charge that much, but there is nothing that time or skill intensive to create. 

If not, I'd be concerned that the needed skills aren't there.

There’s an observed increase in sales volumes and a moderate appreciation in house prices, coupled with a significant interest in affordable housing in the search data.Opt for cost-effective updates that improve structural integrity and aesthetic appeal, such as new fixtures, fresh paint, and updated kitchens and bathrooms.