Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

@Kris TohovitisI wouldn't recommend using your cash to pay off the mortgage on your primary residence since you can likely get a better return on that money by investing it.What's your buying criteria for the multi-family property?

In other words, all the other MTR hosts are dealing with the same expense.To control this expense, I always recommend an utility cap where tenants are charged for any usage over an established dollar amount.  

@Nicole GrazianoI recommend that you have a consultation with a real estate tax accountant regarding your taxes.Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant. 

You could do it your way but I’d recommend a bit of a hybrid model.

While outsourcing overseas may be tempting, I would recommend nailing down your processes prior to teaching someone, or you'll wind up with their processes, at best. 

Anyone you recommend in Minnesota?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I'd recommend a HELOC for your situation, especially since there is already good equity in the project.

I can definitely provide a recommendation.