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Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

We're starting late and looking to shorten the retirement on-ramp.  

It may be more worthwhile to find someone who has reasonable fees for their service as my two cents.I hope this helps in some way! 

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If I refi cash out I can probably only get about $50k out of the investment property, any ideas on another way to get the amount I need that I may not be thinking of?

Anybody has the historic yearly appreciation data on storefront retail spaces in mixed-use (with hundreds of residential spaces above) commercial real estate? 

I'm having a hard time trying to find a bank that I can open a business account with online.

Typically it’s a secondary use meaning the land must have a primary use (like a home on it).

Too many investors waste time chasing bad deals, overpaying, or relying on outdated strategies.