It is hard to really keep up with those kinds of trends unless I budget 10k a year in updating the property which I am not going to do.I participate in our local council/mayor meetings.

.: Stessa isn't good for keeping track of tax deduction items.Stessa was designed to just look at P&L.

I haven't booked anyone from FF this past year, but I might keep one unit open to keep the conversation open.

Would a cash-out refinance to free up equity and keep growing be a smart move, or should I focus on paying down my existing debts?

My vision is to keep it a while (it’s paid off) and use the cashflow to help with my kids college.  

@Lorenzo Lopez keep at it!

I'm trying to keep it simple this year and concentrating on my "one thing" making good old Garry proud.  

It is pretty easy to keep it fully occupied but it does mean I turn away a ton of people who want a lease that doesn't quite fit my requirements. 

Keep the top half to start6.

Better to keep rent 5-10% below market, but keep a tenant long-term.If you can handle all this, you MIGHT be ready to be a real estate mogul.Otherwise, you may want to get out of your own way and hire a PMC to manage your property better.Let us know how this goes before you continue dreaming about anything else:)