Even when you're here, it's hard too completely refinance out, so if this is the route you plan on going, it's important to have some reserves to make up for any refinancing shortfalls. 

Hey Ryland,Thank you so much for posting this.I'm in the midst of a partner sabotaging our business by offering a competing service to our shared email list.Without getting into detail, the stress and depression have been crippling.

As a successful investor and business owner, I felt like I had enough active and passive income and cash reserves to start having a little fun.  

Have reserves!

Assuming you have several months of reserves, use that extra cash flow for a down payment for another property.

I can provide some boots on the ground service in Vigo County when you decide to start doing tax lien purchases.

I am an absentee LL (120 miles away) and my service contractors need access from time to time. 

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It will not allow me to post her contact info - but if you google Remax Elite Services on Broadway (Grove City) and ask for Emily (or Frank, her associate) - they should be able to chat with you.

That means be prepared for very slim cash flow, keeping money tied up in reserves, and concern yourself less with how much money you can pull back out and look at the actual numbers.