. $600/yr in taxes seems like a low amount for a developer to not want to pay in order to acquire an extra plot of land that would enhance their space lol. 

Prepayment penalties can be used to insure against an early payoff.The times I’ve used this technique to create high yielding note I enhanced the return by being able to sell the property above the price I paid.  

It seems like it would be more challenging to find a new primary of equivalent lifestyle, but that's just me assuming.

Financial freedom requires maintaining your lifestyle for life.

- Maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition and exercise.6.

I know someone who paid off all their properties, it's worked for them and their lifestyle really well.

It's a lifestyle for them, not something they pick up in their off time and leave off easily when there's something else to do that occupies their interest.

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Its like my Dad told me when i got my RE license way back when was I was 18 ( 50 years ago) RE is a lifestyle if you think of it as a job your going to have a very hard time..

Angela, refinancing your property at the current lower rate (Today's 15yr fixed purchase rate: 6.8% APR) can fund a down payment for another property, enhancing your portfolio.