Currently, I don't have any second mortgages or helocs because the idea of keeping track of more than one mortgage per property has been a tad daunting and decreasing my cash flow at the moment is something I'm battling mentally with.

This could boost your cash flow without relying on stock market returns (Which can be volatile)2.Real Estate Professional Status (REPS): If you’re leaving your W2 job, qualifying for REPS can allow you to deduct real estate losses against your ordinary income, giving you a big tax break.3.Cost Segregation: This can accelerate depreciation on your properties, creating significant tax deductions.

My home is in the middle of the woods too, but it has a million dollar view that helps boost bookings.

The location in Linden, MI, and the property's structure offered an excellent opportunity for a significant value boost through a fix-and-flip strategy.

Interest Rates:If rates drop significantly, refinancing is a no-brainer to boost cash flow.

Plus, Ohio's landlord-friendly reputation really boosts its overall appeal.

They have a learn as you go mentality as far as training goes so I feel you need to be a bit more self-motivated starting out as opposed to if you worked for a more well-known brokerage with a more formal training program. 

Kudos to you for trying to work through the current issue, but the S8 "entitlement mentality" is unlikely to get easier to deal with.

It is much safer to assume the seller has been cutting back on expenses to boost NOI prior to the sale."

Here's why:Resale Value Boost: Even if your buyers don’t have kids, properties near good schools tend to attract more buyers overall.