Since your homes are free and clear, keep them that way.

The owner should look at it more like a DSCR, and should be pricing the property and offering terms such that the income from the property is adequate to pay back the loan.

One of those options is to let the tenant know you won't renew their lease, then offer them the opportunity to leave early if they find another rental.

Dallas-Fort Worth offers growth and opportunity, but smaller markets like Sioux Falls or Des Moines provide stability.

Have heard some PMC's allegedly offer other agents a ridiculously small amount like $200. 

You should be skeptical of anyone who offers you a "jewel of a deal".

Feel free to reach out if you’ve got more questions.

This would allow you to access some cash for other purposes ( Tax Free) because a refinance is not a taxable event.

I've been a member of GAREIA for about a year and it's been fantastic - lot of people in that group that are experienced and excited to help the next gen investors.https://gareia.com/Feel free to PM me or reach out to contact info in bio - would be happy to help however I can! 

I will also have my agent there with me to offer comps to aid in their appraisal if they are receptive to it.