If you buy less or take cash out you will pay tax on that amount. 

I know you said you don’t expect anything major on the properties soon, but I would take a careful look at what is most likely to need to be replaced soon and figure out how you would pay for that if it needed to be done tomorrow.

And their prices went up so much that I was able to replace them with an all inclusive system including website (I had built my own previously using Wix) with OR for less.  

It took me 11 years, 25 properties, and 76 doors just to replace my income.

Buying My First RentalI was 24, being mentored by Dave for two years and I was ready to jump into real estate investing for myself.

My realtor doesnt recommend buying this due to special assement unknown and HOA runs badly. 

Are you wanting to replace your job and do REI fulltime or just part time investing, or?

Investment Info:Townhouse buy & hold investment.

We absolutely love it and are very interested in buying a multifamily investment property in the area specifically a duplex.

It can make leasing a bit harder since you will have more vacancy when those come do but it will all be in peak season.With respect to the hiring decision, you would need to hire someone to replace you (perform the same functions you currently perform) so that you continue to work up the ladder (spending more time on higher value tasks).