I guess the different strategies FOR ME would be.A- Find a lender that would actually do the refi and pay the tax.B- Sell a property and use those funds to lend as they would go back to the IRA. 

It will give you a 30,000 feet view of real estate investing as a whole for different strategies and will allow you to find new ideas and to explore and see what works for you!

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Try calling the PM from a different phone number and also try the number on rental listings (if it is different from their main number).

Cannot thank everyone enough for all the replies—some differing opinions, which I appreciate!

Maybe they meant a different context.

@Griffin Brenseke The decision to sell vs hold a property is full of those little decisions you describe that make such a difference in cash flow.

I’m also in the early stages of exploring real estate investment, and it’s been helpful to see how others incorporate different tax strategies and asset protection methods.

Land development and construction are two different disciplines.

I found a property in my area that would produce decent cash flow and appreciation; however, I would have to use funds from a HELOC on a different rental property for the down payment.