Most companies will give you a free "EOB" - estimate of benefits. 

If your contract states that "time is of the essence", you could have forfeited your right to break the contract and get your EMD back simply by not adhering to the dates specified in the contract.

Are you looking to sell some/all of your portfolio by minimizing your tax exposure and be more "maintenance free"? 

Feel free to reach out if you have any advice for a newcomer or if you're also investing in the Kirkland area!

I didn't understand why I could not get my money out of a free and clear asset. 

many houses in the midwest, for example, are very old and need major rehabs.i personally think out of state investing is more difficult than advertised, and much more difficult in the current investing environment, with: prices high; interest rates high; tremendous demand for inventory, by both investors and retail buyers; and good PMs, contractors, etc. booked up.here's a really thoughtful thread with the experience of another CA investor and lots of different responses:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...and here are some threads about how it can very easily go wrong:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...finally, you also said you "don't have a lot of money to start with." 

So back to square one Property is in her name free and clear.

It earns more risk-free in money markets than your mortgage rate probably. 

Communication is key and transparency is something call centers do not offer.If you ever have any questions or want to network feel free to reach out or send me an email. 

Quote from @Stuart Udis: ....But I set the goal of acquiring 50 doors in the next 3 years using the BRRRR method and will then be financially free...isn't that a scalable business :)We see the above type comments from not so experienced investors or business owners all the time being posted on BP.