On top of the fact that values and rents rise during the time you own the property.....refinancing, or snowballing payments can bring your payments down on top of it.  

The door opens wide open for tax strategy then.Good luck!

Our appreciation levels are growing and year to year cash flow continues to rise. 

Give them both a poop scoop for early christmas gift.Let neighbor know the problem is out of control and an unleashed dog is also.Let tenant know if the dog is in the front yard she will have one foot out the door. 

When doing your calculations - be sure to include principle, interest, property taxes (what your new ones will be - not what the current ones are - because after 1 year they reset to what you paid on the property), property insurance, and a maintenance reserve (we use $100/door/month on maintenance).  

Biggest question on my mind is when all those funds that were paying over par for loans a few years ago, going to rise to the surface in insolvency. 

Getting your license is a solid move for sure as it opens up more doors and opportunities. 

Besides, since they did the design/drawings, regardless of anything you do or sign, they will ALWAYS be responsible for any problems (real or fake) that comes from anyone using their plans.  

You are already ahead of the curve because most rely on number of doors and cash flow as their primary purchasing criteria which leads them straight to the C/D neighborhoods. 

The biggest impact will be interior paint, trim and doors, upgraded fixtures, bathrooms and kitchens.