I’m a full-time sales professional at a global GSI, so I’m seeking relatively efficient strategies.Has anyone successfully used cash-out refinances, 1031 exchanges, or other equity-based approaches to boost income?

Andy Sirkin, based in San Francisco but supposedly has done some in Las Angeles. 

Take time to learn through military-focused resources like Military House Hacking or Active Duty Passive Income, and connect with other military investors online or on base.

I'm also based in California.

There is a solid argument of course for MF investing and scaling based on NOI.

When an appraiser is adjusting a comp to match the subject property, he or she will use an adjustment based on the difference in square footage.

You can get something that's turnkey or new construction at this price point, and most importantly, there's a strong tenant base ready to rent out these homes.

.✅ Do your research to learn what is realistic.Spend time really considering what type of business is going to be the best fit for you based on your experience and how you want to spend your time once you are the owner.

It would likely be comparable to what you pay in the NE.Just google "Lexington County tax estimator" or whatever county you're interested in and you'll usually find a web tool from the County you can use to estimate the tax bill based on the previous year's assessments.There is also a law called the ATI tax exemption that can potentially lower than 6% rate by 25%.

Short of that, you may target employees of Canada-based companies with a presence in KC (this is easy to find on LinkedIn).