If rates improve slightly, a cash-out refinance could lower your mortgage rate, but ensure the numbers work with your long-term goals.One thing to consider is your return on equity (ROE).

This upgrade not only improved comfort but also significantly modernized the property.

I never paint, swap rugs (except flooding), or do other improvements on rent controlled units This can lead to blight.Who benefits from rent control?

The key is to pick a lane—focus on improving as an investor, finding great deals, and letting a solid property manager handle the operations.

These systems are becoming more sophisticated and (my favorite) capable, leading to improved user experiences and potentially freeing up human employees to handle more complex tasks and interactions.

Watched some You tube videos about some ways, specifically creating a property LLC with WY LLC being a member manager LLC for the property LLC. 

If you know how to make rates of return higher than that, I would say it is better to invest the money than pay down your mortgage early.If you don't know how to do that, then either pay down your mortgage or learn how to improve your investment returns.

If it doesn't improve the statistics in the jurisdiction you are going to have to push to get a report filed. 

Even as my portfolio grew exponentially, my work/life balance continued to improve. 

Most, if not all, can be found on You Tube.