I was going to add, as posted above, it's a great rate and stick with that local credit union for the future business. 

Additionally they must acknowledge that this may affect their ability to obtain future financing.4.

Originally from Africa, I’ve embraced new opportunities to build a better future, and real estate is at the core of my financial freedom plan. 

I go to Japan almost every year -- the demographic future is not positive.

Letting someone out of the lease is not the same as nullifying that the lease ever occurred; it is just an agreement that you won't go after any additional months of future rents that would otherwise be owed.

Are you looking to purchase more RE in the near future?

- Regardless of sale now or a 1031 sale in future years, I would like to take the equity into new real estate opportunities. 

I’ll be honest it’s not clear to me real estate is necessarily a better investment than say the stock market, certainly not a bad investment but not as hyped as some people make it, you need to decide how much owning your own home is worth to you & also how long you plan to be in the area, if you will be here for the foreseeable future, bite the bullet and buy, if your not sure where you will be in a few years, renting might make more sense.

One question for the community is: What are the next best steps I should take to further educate myself and get started in this industry to set myself up for future success?

Over time, as you build more properties, the cash flow and equity from each one can be used to fund future investments, creating a cycle of growth.Why BRRRR Works: The BenefitsThe BRRRR strategy offers several benefits that make it appealing to investors:Leverage Your Capital: The ability to pull out equity through refinancing means you don’t have to wait years to accumulate wealth.