Approach peacefully such as by asking if the dogs are okay: "We heard the dogs barking and wanted to make sure everything's alright."

Thank you so much Peace of mind is priceless.

I wanted to reach out and share some insights regarding property management tools, especially since you're looking to set the foundation for your operations in this new venture.Transitioning from spreadsheets to dedicated property management software can significantly enhance efficiency.

I know it's a mess but I just want peace and quiet, and maybe a cat too, as the other 2 never worked out either...

Well worth $50/year.On top of that, YNAB offers peace of mind in that it gives you the ability to easily and visibly set money aside for large less frequent expenses like car repairs, christmas gifts, insurance payments but on a monthly basis... so that you save x amount of many a month for christmas gifts to reach a goal of y amount by december.

The best part of this is each sponsor has a different style, which further enhances and acclerates your learning.

It will increase cash flow, reduce leverage, and the only downside is that the total asset value would be 50% lower, so I would get appreciation only on $150,000 and not on $300,000, but overall in the grand scheme of things I think it makes more sense, rather than scraping $100 a month but feel like you're fully optimized and every penny allocated according to the spreadsheet.I also realize everyone's risk tolerance and situation is different, if I have to sum it up this situation to me feels like a no brainer because numbers wise (trust me I ran the numbers) - cash flow would remain the same (assuming I went on with cashing out and buying more) but with lower debt so more room for error, and where I am "missing out" is debt paydown which again, with these rates is really insignificant, and appreciation on a higher total amount of assets, which I'm happy to give up on for the time being and swap it for greater peace of mind.What are your thoughts?

This is assuming you bring added value and enhance the management of the property.

The numbers may sound right and the potential is there, but there’s a lot to be said about peace of mind.  

I also believe what is described, no matter how you alter the description, or even by adding a lock off, doesn't meet that definition.I doubt this would be covered under an owner's title policy unless it's an enhanced policy or if there was a notice of violation recorded in the public records but it never hurst to file a claim with the title insurer.