I understand the feeling of wanting your properties nearby but you just have to be aware of the difficulties that might arise through that.

Good luck and reach out for more assistance as it arises.  

Given that you are "waiting for the other shoe to drop" I would encourage you to refrain from a Cash Out Refi.Opening a HELOC, on the other hand, can't hurt, because you don't have to use it, and once you open it it's available for a period of time should another investment opportunity arise.

Pricelabs seems to be the most popular.

With unemployment trends and the stimulus checks possibly ending at the end of the month we could potentially see both a rise in evictions and a fall in rents.

But, with a rising population and job growth (with industry diversity), there is a lot of opportunity for cashflow and appreciation through value-add projects.Good luck, and if you have any questions, you certainly have plenty of people to assist!

Food prices increased 0.6% in May, with rising costs for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs leading a rise across most major food categories.

This is where my questions arise and I need some help with how to handle this legally.My initial thought is that they still pay a full month's rent and that I would refund them back a pro-rated amount based on the day they hand the keys in. 

I also have a couple of family members who have been in real estate for years and are successful in it that can help coach me through issues when they inevitability arise. 

After reading and hearing of popular alternative methods for landlords to kick out tenants instead of performing evictions.