And economically, they aren't wrong, that would be the highest and best economic outcome from a valuation perspective.

The perspective is skewed since you are already in the industry.

I'm interested in hearing different perspectives.

Every time we come across each other, whether its a question with a situation or property, or through sending each other deals - it still gets me excited to hear both your perspectives and thoughts. 

James, from a contractor's perspective I don't typically recommend re-facing cabinets.

I made my choice, just giving a perspective for someone whose been around. 

When evaluating long-term real estate opportunities, keep in mind the four key pillars of investing:Appreciation – Focus on how your property’s value grows over time.Cash Flow – Assess your rental income after accounting for all expenses.Tax Benefits – Leverage deductions like depreciation to reduce your tax burden.Debt Pay Down – Use rental income to pay down your mortgage, steadily building equity.Think of it like investing in a 401(k) with a long-term perspective—especially in California, where property values can appreciate significantly over time.

I try not to overdo it, but I also don't want to spend 30 minutes typing it fresh when it's literally asked every. single. day.

I would be most interested in talking about peoples experience and perspectives on this subject

So, a few credit cards at the parent entity level works better depending how much you plan to scale but this requires more work on the bookkeeping side.Just ensure you keep things as simple as possible and always think about things from an operational perspective as you grow.