This could help smooth out cash flow in the long run by locking in a lower rate and reducing future payment pressure. 2.

For consulting with a CPA.As mentioned above you can simply take monthly distributions, but what is most important is how you are set up. 

Strong jobs reports had a larger effect on the 10 year treasury, followed by strong retail sales numbers, followed by EU inflation numbers, then followed by election results but honestly election results only affected rates for a couple of days.Lots of pressure on treasuries from the level of debt the US is carrying, but remember the Fed is also still doing quantitative tightening (while cutting rates) which is additional upward pressure on rates.

I'd also recommend finding an investor-focused agent in that market, sharing with them your buy criteria, and then having them set you up with an email list for properties that get listed. 

What are your long term goals (eg do you want to buy another house) and do you have a large savings set aside for unexpected expenses? 

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

I am ready to take that next step towards F.I.R.E and set my daughters up for life!

If you have any significant loss issues (frequency / severity) due to wind/hail in the recent past, you could see this minimum deductible set at $15,000 - $25,000 (per building). 

The current tenant was already in place when I purchased the building, and their lease is set to expire in a few months.

This plan covers 24/7/365 troubleshooting services from Lula's experts (such as guidance on resetting a circuit breaker), tenant coordination for scheduling repairs, and access to a network of vetted professionals.Once you're subscribed to Lula, you can set aside a pre-approved amount for repairs, which can be used without needing to contact you as well.