I may not have the experience yet, but I’ve got the energy and determination to make it happen. 

Payments stay lower, cashflow better and it'll boost your balance sheet not to mention lower risk when things go awry. 

It sounds like you're really ready to dedicate time and energy into educating yourself about possible investments and I love that.

Other low-cost amenities that can boost ROI include a coffee and tea station with basic supplies, a welcome basket with snacks and water, or small outdoor games like cornhole.

It will cost the seller more time and energy to sue you than collect on the EMD.  

Do they include energy tax benefits within their study?

Rents are strong and you can do STR to help boost cashflow.

Plus, you’re close to paying it off, and owning it free and clear in a few years would only boost your returns.

Will look to refi next year and get all our cash back (have 1 year left on generous seller financing)Failure: still battling a tenant eviction industrial property, costing me money (I can afford) but time and my energy (not a great use)A ha moment: just to focus on higher equity slugs into fewer deals, the law firm is #1 for me2025 goal: complete exit, closing Jan 9, keep making offers, grow the law firm with less billables

Furthermore, if you are working on refinancing sixth and investment properties at once, I would put all my focus and energy on working with one lender or one broker who can get you the best terms for cheaper cost all your business to one place typically when I see folks do they save a bit on processing these and origination fees.