To do the cash out refi I want(leaving more cash in the deal than taking out) I would only have a $200 increase in the PITI.

You are going to have to deploy equity, whether your own, or investor capital at some point to generate cash flow.

Get out of your comfort zone.

Please reach out if we can connect next weekend.

I purchased a duplex in May of this year and moved into the bottom unit with the intention of renting the top unit as well as the sf I moved out of which would put me in positive cashflow (the top unit of the duplex does not cover the duplex mortgage entirely on its own). 

My first market ended up being a bust and decided to pick a different market for out of state investing. 

Check out Red Stick REIA, Westbank Real Estate Investors, Northshore REIA and NOREIA.

The tenant has been facing these excessive charges for about three months but only just reached out to me.In Akron, I understand that the property owner is typically responsible for the bill, though our lease specifies that the tenant is responsible.

KarenGenerous of you to help out this friend.

I need to have him out by Jan 31, 2025 to renovate.