Interest income is interest income, unless you decided to roll some of the current cash into a self directed IRA at which point your interest income would be deferred for a later time and allow your funds to grow tax free.

I currently have cameras, but they don’t give audio.  

Here's the deal: You don't need to withdraw and return the current security deposit just to collect the additional $100.

Currently scheduled to close on my first triplex next month and excited to connect with other RE professionals in the area to help me along. 

Quote from @Chris Magistrado: Currently I'm in Italy as my wife gets her US Visa.

If you are happy with your current PM, that is really fine. 

As we kick off 2025, the real estate market is continuing to evolve, presenting both opportunities and challenges for investors. With fluctuating interest rates, tighter lending criteria, and increased competition for...

Given the current market, I'd be surprised if he can get a bank to lend 65%.

Similarly to what Mark Cruse stated above, provide dignified housing, respect your tenants, and either have a good PM or make sure you are updated on the regulations and best practices for placing tenants.  

That is what I am trying to figure out, "what is the problem trying to solve" I view this as a problem for the current owner - who wants their cake and eat it too.