You can pay debt faster but still have access to money to use when you need it. 

If you need to invest in $5k or $10k increments chances are strong you will need access to your money on your timeline, not some syndicator or someone once removed from the syndicator says you can have your money back..

The home is just a block away, in the Sanctuary, but not technically ski in/ski out. 

If you’re looking for multifamily deals in NC, try connecting with local commercial brokers who specialize in multifamily properties—they often have access to off-market deals.

Received access to mortgage portal to ensure all payments are made (including escrow).Anything else here I should do or not do if acquiring for the long-term?

Buying that ugly house on a nice block will pay you handsomely in the future.

I bought the cheap lowes light blocking blinds. 

Would it be a good idea to refinance and get access to that equity, or don’t and keep the favorable interest rate?

Something of this magnitude would normally have a newspaper article, or a publicly accessible court docket.

You may need an asset partner to help you with a few flips so you have full access to financing.