I hope you are doing well and sounds like you are an experience investor in this market - would love to maybe grab coffee sometime and hear about the experiences you have gain over that last 15 years!

Then over the course of the first year or so, if you could raise the rents by a total of $1k/mo (they are currently $2k, $1k, and $1k), then you might be able to pull out about $60k-$80k in a cash out refi. 

Inflation will push up rents over time, so at some point you will be cash flow positive.

This is much lower than the costs associated with refinancing.Benefits of Mortgage RecastingLower Monthly Payments: The most immediate benefit is a reduced monthly payment, which can free up cash for other financial goals.Save on Interest: By reducing your principal balance, you’ll pay less interest over the life of the loan, potentially saving thousands of dollars.No Credit Check or Appraisal: Unlike refinancing, recasting doesn’t require a credit check, income verification, or home appraisal, making it a quicker and simpler process.Keep Your Current Interest Rate: If you have a favorable interest rate on your current loan, recasting allows you to maintain it while still lowering your payments.Drawbacks of Mortgage RecastingRequires a Lump Sum: Not everyone has the cash on hand to make a significant lump sum payment, which can make recasting inaccessible for some homeowners.Doesn’t Shorten Loan Term: While your monthly payments are lower, recasting doesn’t reduce the length of your loan.

This progress has been a blessing, and we’re committed to continuing on this path.

You may want to post this over on Passive Pockets.

I would continue with the STR in NJ.

You have two unrelated questions here.Question 1My impressions of your LLC setup is that having the ownership change over time is too complex with the potential for misunderstanding. 

Its far better than any other area i've looked into over the last two years. 

There, you'll find detailed information on investing, both in general and specifically in Las Vegas.Before I continue, note that unless otherwise noted, the charts only include properties that match the following profile.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garages, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties.What we are seeing:The chart below, from the MLS, includes ALL property types and price ranges.