@Corby Goade I am leaning towards the approach that avoids evicting, he seems to be getting ready to move.

At this point, I am leaning towards just billing the tenants for usage depending on the costs of the other options.  

Make sure you lean on your MD status-there are some special loan programs out there for doctors purchasing multiple properties.

Given the rapid price increases in my market (South Philly), I am wondering if it makes sense to take some chips off the table and either sell 1-2 places outright, or simply do cash out ReFi (places would still be positive CF positive after refi).I am leaning the refi route as it will help me accumulate more properties, while I also expect modest appreciation in the coming years.

If you bury the body deep enough, you probably won't get caught." hahaha. 

I do 5-8% if I feel confident about the property and scope of work and lean towards 8-12% if I'm uneasy or there are some unknowns.

I personally tend to lean more toward private funding, and giving my investor's a solid return.

Older style mixes with some added sand works best.Outside of that, if you really needed to, you could replace sections with cement block or poured cement.As long as the walls are true and not leaning or bulging, then it's just a matter of maintenance on the mortar from time to time.

I have never been a fan of butcher block, but realize its coming back in style so am leaning that way.

I was leaning toward A.