It great that you have four properties and have done research to explore possible solutions.We are all work in progress.Listening to other successful investor stories, helpsLearning to "embrace" rather than to" avoid" is the way to go in networking, being "successful", real estate investing in general.Sheldon Adelson, billionaire, Las Vegas Sands owner, said "change the status quo....do things the way other people don't do them...then you'll be successful"Doing things the way other people dont do them, makes us contrarian.....but holding steadfast to sound investment criteria as Warren Buffet suggest (calm temperament) gets us through to success

I would not recommend buying down your rate right now, wait till rates calm down and refinance

Every waterfall model I've ever done has used IRR targets as hurdle rates. 

The expansive kitchen features fine cabinetry, Thermador appliances, pot filler, and quartz, and is flanked by an oversize waterfall island.

The expansive kitchen features fine cabinetry, Thermador appliances, pot filler, and quartz, and is flanked by an oversize waterfall island.

Before you know it, you’ll be smiling on the sidelines when the stock market roller coaster takes its next dive, and everyone will be wondering why your so calm, cool, and collected.

I will need to take steps to mitigate the temptation to steal.If I wasn't going to Costa Rica, I'd consider setting up in San Pancho, Mexico, a bit north of Puerto Vallarta, a similar vibe, or Koh Samui in Thailand-just beautiful with elephants and waterfalls, or some of the beautiful smaller islands off Bali where one can surf, and live fairly remotely. 

Going over to the Tamaulipas state might be tricky given how rough it is, but it's got great location, and if we ever get a more common sense drug policy, and things calm down there, it'll be worth much more.  

And I say, calm down  calm down what is the address and I'll do YOU the favor to make you an offer.. to wich he says..

Everyone calm down.