Inventory has jumped over 50% from a year ago, but values continue to rise at almost 3%.

If your goal is to continue to acquire properties, then that leverage is going to be important and start with the properties you have (as you mentioned with the cash-out). 

You maintain stability for your family and continue benefiting from the basement rental income, offsetting some of the increased costs.

We would love to connect and learn more about how you’ve continued the minimalist life while being investors! 

I ditto the above comments to investigate MTR property managers, as well as tax consequences.

She's an agent that works in that area and does a ton of work with out-of-state investors.I think NW Indiana is a great bet, it provides solid cash flow and continues to have Chicagoans flood that way to avoid taxes. 

Their money is made on you continuing to transact in real estate, not you maximizing your own profit. 

Part of the BRRRR tactic does invlove "refinance" so keep that in mind as you finish up the renovations and rates continue to drop.  

We have multiple buildings we can use as office space as we look towards continuing to expand the coaching business and hiring employees.  3.

A recent study showed that 80 people are moving to this city every single week, which will continue to increase housing demand.