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.

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

Right now I use an VA from the Philippines to respond to all my leasing questions (from Facebook, email, text, and phone) and help with application screening and it's been working great for over 5 years!

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.

Most of our MTR properties are located in Indianapolis, and the majority of our tenants are traveling healthcare professionals.