Everyone needs to have a back up strtegy and not count on the unknown.

You can pretty much count on expenses going up (whether rents do or not).

For the first two years, your income properties will count in the debt department, the PITI payments for the year are considered debt.

I have been cruising around BP for 30 mins and counting from my mobile device.

Scott Bartlet, two cents in, unanimous vote, and still counting Number 1, simple and to the point.

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Some funds may be able to provide a distribution based on refinance proceeds in 2026 to help with that, but in today's interest rate environment it can be risky to count on that so it's best to expect to pay the taxes from other funds.- The OZ tax savings are significant (often in the 35 to 40%) range, but you don't want the tail to wag the dog. 

Try to look at your expansion as increase in net worth rather than property count.  

Your TSP balance can be used to count toward the 6 month PITI reserve so ensure your broker knows about that up front, which is a major reason I try to max that investment out annually, and you should too! 

Regroup, define your path forward, and go and meet some non-guru people who are happy to network with you and count you as a trusted business associate.