Please remember to keep copies for your records.

Would a cash-out refinance to free up equity and keep growing be a smart move, or should I focus on paying down my existing debts?

Also, keep in mind that if you do form an LLC, you'll want to keep these under your EIN, not your SSN.Bank AccountCredit CardTitleLoanBookkeeping Ledger

Keeping clean records from day one really helps when tax season rolls around.

PM's will keep all late fees, they hold the security deposits so they collect all the interest on security deposits. 

Should I use 401K to payoff mortgage and have that $2,000 as income OR take 4% of that 401K (only 8K) as income and keep the mortgage? 

Also keep reserves beyond your 30k for unexpected issues.

Bonus points if they’re used to working with investors or can help keep costs in check while maintaining quality.Cheers,Kevin I would say this about BRRRRR, especially as a newer investor. 

Buyer made the down payment and is keep making monthly payment.

Better yet train others to keep things going while you take your break.Again Jonathan thanks for the reminder that the grind never stops.