I actually disagree with my industry's bias in favor of escrow accounts.

I have been working in the real estate space for a number of years and have experience in many areas of the industry. 

There are a lot of great people in the industry (both on the self-management side with various platforms that can help you through managing it on your own, AND on the PM side if you decide to go that route).

I am born and raised in the Kansas City area and work in the fire protection industry. 

As you look into that refi just keep your long term strategy in mind so you don't get in a potential bind.Since you've already done a 1031 to get into this property that means that by the time you're ready to sell it will have a truckload (industry term) of tax deferred. 

Looking to break into the industry and want to learn as much as possible before moving forward with investment properties (long term rentals to start).

I’m looking at office, retail, industrial and some MF as well.

I work in commercial and industrial construction and in my opinion they only want to go after companies that can pay the large fines.

My biggest fear is not failing the deal as I will take every conservation precaution as I learn the industry. 

Hello fellow Investors, I am a full time professional who works in the entertainment industry looking to start flipping houses on the side.