We've fixed the handful of items they listed.Unfortunately, two or three weeks ago I got an email from a code enforcement about this now year old citation.

Leaving you to move and store their items if required by law, clean and repair, etc etc.

Cutting down on gov't spending and the pulling jobs back into the US should help offset some of the tariffs, but it will come down to which items exactly do get tariffs put on them and to what degree the tariffs are (10%/20%/50%).Overall, my guess is that rates will go down for early next year, rise during the middle quarter-third of the year, then fall slowly afterwards.

well 70% of 455ks isnt much more than you currently owe at 283k the 70% of 455k is 318.5k and after closing items you might only net 20-30k tops (new loan minus current 283k - closing items = net proceeds in "hand.").So The question you should be thinking about is what are my closing items and is this enough cash to accomplish my mission/goal?

You should negotiate with the landlord that you don't mind taking care of small repair items such as tighten screws, drywall and paint repairs.

The most important thing is going to be staying organized with what items are purchased for which property. 

My AC unit has another 3-5 years before it’ll need to be replaced so I’m thinking this may be a clean exit before large big ticket items start needing attention in the next 5 years.

Take each of your line items and develop both the next lower level of detail and scaling. 

Set Aside for Major Repairs: Most Cap Ex items have a life expectancy.

Even if you try to put a dollar amount next to each item and you don't have much experience, you won't be that far off.