If these monthly numbers continue to be this good, then will crush estimates.

Cozy fit my business well for 2 years and I’d probably continue with it if I wasn’t managing for others soon.

This is assuming interest will continue to rise. 

We are working towards retirement, love what we are doing and plan to continue picking up properties for rentals.

Hoping that the brain power of the masses can assist in providing me with some clarity.We have been going through the process of doing a short sale on a ski condo in Colorado and arrived all the way to the closing table to discover that the HOA had not accepted the short payment that the seller's agent had indicated and as such was demanding that the short sale be re-approved with the HOA getting more of what they are due or else they will continue with the foreclosure process. 

I plan to continue to live (most of the time) in California and spend a few weeks each year at the property in NV or AZ. 

- How can I️ maintain the most favorable position for a property loan in the future but continue to utilize equity ?

And what direction would you like to continue going, from here on out?

This is my 1st deal, and I only want to continue the transaction contingent upon the appraisal showing that the house is worth that much, at least, and the home inspection. 

the market rents in the area do not include storage, garages or washer n dryer hook ups, these are unique money making units, the average storage unit at a self storage place is around $125/mo I figure I could charge 100/mo per garage bay and 75/mo for the storage units, 3 very large storage units and 2 garage bays, I would keep a garage bay for myself. offering a discount to the current tenants seems like a smart idea.I was thinking later down the line, either refinancing for 2nd property, or trying to get the permits to turn the finished attic into a 4th apartment and turning the 2.5 story garage into a 5th apartment(townhouse style), then I'd have 5 doors on 1 property, seems appealing though I have not even bother researching this yet because I'm trying to take it one step at a time.