Goal would be to acquire 20 rentals by the age of retirement, with some already starting to be paid off.I am in the same boat as you, and I focus on safe appreciation all day (small cash flow for safety and then focused on markets on that appreciate). 

I believe the value would get passed to them and the current market rate. 

I’m currently operating in South Georgia market. 

Congratulations @David Shaun - those are awesome numbers, and should hold up with the low liabilities, regardless of market. 

Real estate agents, property managers, and contractors who specialize in your target market can save you time and money in the long run.

The benefit to buying cash and refinancing later is that you can close on a property quickly, which works in your favor in competitive markets.

Tremont is an excellent area with really high market rents and super high demand.  5000+ sq ft. is huge too, congratulations!

I've heard great things about the Columbus market.

Ive invested in the Boston & DC markets for 22 years now.

Kay Properties are very good at marketing and put out great materials.