Or Cash-out refi, but have that money just sit in my bank account until I return to the states?

I see that many of the places in Sevierville were purchased in 2022, listed 2023, sitting for 100+ days.

I let a house sit 100% empty at $10k/mo rent (or $100k/mo) for a year.

It's like trying to recall a grocery list you left at home while you're already in the store!

I have ideas of how to meet my goals and step my foot through the door of RE Investing but with my lack of experience I would be very grateful if there is anyone in my area (Lake Wylie, SC/ Charlotte, NC) with more experience and willing to sit down for 10-30 minutes with me and help me get over the fear factor of taking that first step, and help me feel comfortable to be able to take action and start the journey.

I'd love to sit down and get a beer or coffee some time when you're available and talk shop. 

You pay the investor 833 every month while you hold the 100k and in return this 100k sits in your bank account. 

Was a huge success and we literally had people moving in as we were punching out. if location is good you should be sitting on a gold mine.

But sitting online is NOT going to get it done.

If you are taking a space in a center with multiple vacancies, or even taking a space that has been sitting vacant for some time, I would imagine you have a strong hand in the negotiation.Curious: are you working with a broker that represents you or are you negotiating directly with the landlord/landlord rep?