My experience currently involves but is not limited to; breach of contract, embezzlement, coercion to include extortion and blackmail, and bribery from both lender and two NEW WESTERN agents.

In today's climate where expense growth is exceeding rent growth, it's critical to have this dialed in and solve problems before they mature into gaping performance gaps in apartment operations.

@Devon Shives,Your situation has a lot of potential, but here’s a thought: A cash-out refi could work if you’re confident you can use the $30-35k effectively for your next property, but the higher rate and payment might indeed limit your borrowing power for another mortgage.Consider these alternatives:1.

Population growth creates increased demand for housing, pushing rents higher.Rapid and Sustained Appreciation: In cities with abundant, low-cost land, new construction is often preferred over existing properties, limiting appreciation potential.

It’s great that you’re being proactive, especially as you scale up your real estate portfolio.You're right in noticing that higher W-2 income creates some barriers when it comes to offsetting taxes through real estate, especially due to passive activity loss limitations.

Since you're not looking to make it a full-time career, you might consider passive investment options such as investing in real estate syndications - this GP/LP structure as a limited partner, allowing the GP to earn you a return allows you to invest in real estate without the day-to-day responsibilities.

I still ride bikes and I’ve severely limited my carbs and sugar after the suggestion of the Bigger Pockets member mentioning it. 

I'm currently overseas with limited ways to communicate with others besides email.

From a legal standpoint, many investors set up an LLC in the state where the property is located (Oregon in this case) to limit liability.

Do this quickly because some counties have a time limit on when you can appeal.I recommend you research the market for:- Comparable Property Sales- Condition of your property, including anything that may affect your property's value- If you are really serious, an expert appraisal may be worth the effort.