My coin drawer locks have been drilled out twice in the last 6 months.

If you locked in a better interest rate when you bought the house then you might end up loosing it  and replacing it with the current higher interest which could cut into your cashflow. 

Does anyone have good referrals for someone who can do that affordable and reliably?

So it is possible that the appraisal comes back lower, but then if you have already signed the contract you are locked in.

They mentioned that the rate will be higher if locked for 5-6 months.

Hi Samuel,Sorry I haven’t gotten back to you in 2 months  One of the important factors to have when having a property out of my state or country is reliable property management.

80% of traditional mortgage payment is interest regardless .You'd rather be locked into a rate rather than it consistently floating . helocs can also be locked or decreased at anytime by the lender 

The 200k I would make selling the lots wont get me really far as It could afford me another duplex or triplex, but since I have 9 Freddie Mac mortgages, and my tax returns dont really show the truth of what I make due to depreciation, I cant get loans, so that 200k wont do much in so far as my goals....I am selling two of my single families t o get debt of my sheet and some profits, but that'll take approx 4 months from start close.....But I know the risk here, but I am afraid to walk away and afraid not to :/ its a conundrum...So all I can do is have a consultant who can make sure everything is going as it should and I learn in the process....My goal right now is to learn as much as I can before even breaking ground as to not be reliable on someone when I have alot at risk.

But if there was a not so reliable relationship (on the account holders part) it may cause some pause by the bank.In the end, there is always CASH.

Guest checks in, i double check camera to make sure no issues getting in (sometimes people have issues using Schlage lock.