@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.

Then you have someone who understands the investors goals well and the technical experts really working together effectively. 

Read: The millionaire real estate agent; Hyper Local Hyper Fast AgentWhat are some effective ways to network with individuals at all levels?

I will educate myself better regarding laws so I can handle these matters effectively going forward.Quote from @Steve K.: Why would you need the tenants permission to send an inspector in?

What's the most effective means of dealing with this issue?

Or because they don't want to be the bad guy.With closing on Dec 4th the issue is that your 28 day notice will be effective Dec 31st and your tenant has until Jan 31st to vacate.

Effective  12/1/2024 @ 12:01a the Louisville rental registry requires the 16 page Lead Hazard Evaluation form in addition to the Affidavit of Compliance.

Its much more cost effective to outsource things like skiptracing and direct mail.

If you only plan on owning 2-4 properties, then there's really no harm in self-funding them unless you know a better, safer way to make more than the going interest rate on that money (most investment mortgages right now are about 7%, maybe effectively 5.5-6% after taxes depending on your brackets and tax structure).

It reduces the “bouncing ball” effect of tasks being passed between departments.