Feel free to reach out to me.

But with inventory being low and you having a guest house, it might stand out.

Most mechanical meters should be an easy change out or repair. 

Quote from @Fernando Martin-Gullans: Hey y’all, I’m a retail investor with 2 SFH rentals worth a combined ~$650k looking to utilize some of my stored equity to buy more out-of-state properties, but I’m not quite sure how best to proceed given that my interest rates are incredibly low (leaning me away from refinancing) and neither property is owner-occupied (which I believe prevents me from using a HELOC).

Looking for insights from those who have recently installed geothermal or thoughts on using propane, especially if you opted to bury the tank to keep it out of sight.

Be sure to explore all around the forums as well as many of the FREE tools that Bigger Pockets provides.I am on the lending side of things and am always happy to hop on a call to discuss loan options that are out there, even if not offered by my resources.

I'm with @Huong Luu but would add join a local REIA and find some PMLs they are always hanging out at meetings.

Thus creating a monopoly that I don't know how to get out of.

It would be a shame to pay interest on the entire amount, if only part of funds are deployed.Thanks in advance for any tips on things we should look out for in loan terms, refinancing, etc!

The owner was an older lady who wanted to cash out her equity.