For bookkeeping purposes, I recommend designating a separate bank account exclusive to the house hack activities to keep some sanity.

If you have no desire to actively pursue other investments where you make more than a 2.8% return, then by all means pay it off faster.TYFYS and best of luck!

Now, if you've already set up LLCs per property, then yes, have at least 1 checking account per LLC.For people who own their properties personally, keep personal accounts that are exclusive to RE activities so all of that activity stays separate from other personal transactions.

If you have a ton of activity, then host an open house, get people through and then let them apply.

For C to B-Larger developments announced nearby-Increased activity in new construction-Building of commercial retail in or near the neighborhood. 

I'm still actively searching for a solid contractor as I eye a BRRRR in early to mid 2025

Is anyone actively doing midterm rentals in this general area and willing to help some new comers out?

You have used home equity lines of credit to purchase investment rentals and want to know the best way to pay down the HELOCs.Between the two properties you bought, after expenses, you have $250 a month positive cashflow to use.What I like to do is pay down some principal every month with my positive cashflow.I use my extra active income from real estate commissions helping other investors to pay down the principal even more which just frees up that credit for me to use again.I know I can refinance the HELOC debt before it changes to principal and interest as it is just interest only payments as yours are.One difference is the cashflow, I have greater positive cashflow and could make the principal and interest payment in the future with the extra cashflow I already enjoy.I always get HELOCs on my income properties as well after purchasing them to pull out as much of my downpayment as possible.

There is no active electric and where the breakers were taken out of the breaker box.

I go to vacant properties at least weekly unless they are multi-family with active neighbors.)Generally speaking, if a property isn't moving (and others in the area are), either you are priced too high or there is something lacking with your property.