Especially in our current COVID climate, a lot more can be done with virtual tours and technology than most Realtors (unfortunately) have the willingness to learn. 

My short-term plan of action is as follows: 1) Form an LLC in a state with a favorable tax climate such as South Dakota or Wyoming2) Transfer the real estate assets that I own in my name to the LLC (Doing so will trigger due-on-sale clauses, and my lender will require the full balances of the mortgages to be paid)3) Refinance the assets through the LLC with a cash-out refi, use the funds to pay off the existing liens and related refi expenses and use the remaining cash to grow my portfolioI am looking for: 1) Options to underwrite new liens through the LLC in spite of the low number and value of the properties to be refinanced2) Critiques on the short-term plan of action that outlined above from the perspective of real estate, legal and tax professionalsThanks in advance for your advice.

This is particularly relevant in the current economic climate, where the dollar is weakening and inflation is rising.Therefore, while some areas of commercial real estate may face challenges, there is still optimism for investors in the multifamily sector.

Given the banking climate at the moment, I imagine most lenders are being even more cautious than they were a year ago.

I strongly believe in Columbus as a hot market, due to the influx of large manufacturing corps, the expected population increase, the advantageous position for climate change, and the major transition from commercial properties into residential.

For all those landlords operating properties in cold climates, please share your thoughts on winter readiness processes. 

FEMA shows the flooding based on existing conditions (ie no sea level rise, climate change, ect).

They aren't very different, but some key differences are as follows: Memphis has a higher crime rate (more than 2x higher), population growth is almost non-existent, but the home prices are more affordable (roughly $75k lower than Columbus, OH) and the climate is better than that of Columbus, OH (which means less wear and tear on the property as a result of harsh winters, etc.). 

I know Hood river proper is higher but you can find cheaper prop across and up the river and the dalles  same basic economics  but drier climate  just wind.  

Don’t go down that road of fighting the eviction in our current climate with the government, it’s a losing battle!