For long-term strategies, a cash-out refinance is usually more advantageous, as it preserves ownership and offers fixed terms.To proceed, start with a professional appraisal to confirm the home’s value, compare refinance terms with traditional lenders, and carefully scrutinize shared-equity program terms to ensure they align with your financial goals.

No, meaning that if you had professional support it's likely they helped you set the table for later.This much structure with five properties can be overload and proper planning.

If you are renting to professionals, you shouldn't have to worry about the landlord/tenant laws.

Is this something I should hire a lawyer/other professional for or can I just do it myself? 

Thinking of using a professional interior designer/minoan for furnishings.

It’s worth a look see, just do your homework up front before hiring the other professionals to make this happen.Good luck

From clogged drains and leaky faucets to ceiling fan installation, fences, painting up to small kitchen and bath remodels there isn't much we can't do.

Horrible tenants increase cautiousness and interaction with insurance Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Be professional, kind and firm. 

When it comes to being a real estate professional, it actually doesn’t have anything to do with your job title or profession.