If you decide to pursue this option be sure to EXPLICITLY spell out how the maintenance of the buildings will be handled as these types of facilities tend to be hard on property from my experience.

He ultimately refi’d into a loan that felt hefty at first, but it freed him up to add another unit in the building.

Since you're investing from a distance, I recommend interviewing multiple agents, lenders, property managers, contractors, and other professionals to build a strong and reliable team.

Will not yet be ready for window treatments as the renovation is still ongoing, and getting closer to time when itemized list of damages are to be furnished. 

If you are kinda tech savvy and a DIY guy, you could build one yourself.

The setback requirements to build in my county require 80' minimum wide street frontage per this neighborhood zoning.

Unless less you are a system-building guru and strong networker, if that's that case out of state investing should be more up your alley.

But that extra $7200/year will go a long way in paying down your loan faster, build up another downpayment fund, pay off other debt, etc. 

Playing sports isn't forever and I know a 9-5 isn't for me, I am very much desiring to get ahead and learn how to build wealth from all those smarter than me! 

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