Some water companies will reduce the bill if it is due to a leak, but the fact that the tenant waited three billing cycles to say anything means they may not get much of a discount.

Usually the best place is to reduce debt because that is the same as getting interest paid at the rate on the loan or credit.

Fee simple lots provide greater flexibility than multifamily projects under one parcel.4) Kimberly Byrum - Lease-Up Rates by Asset Type:Garden Style Multifamily: 18 units per monthBTR Cottage Style: 12 units per monthBTR SFH Detached: 8 units per month5) John Jones (BBL Building) - Efficient and thoughtful design remains the best way to reduce costs.6) Tony Benge Margins are comparable between garden style multi-family & BTR, but BTR is in much higher demand.It was a great turnout, excited to see the BTR sector’s growth between now and next year’s event!

Reduced living costs will help you save which then would make buying again quicker.

Your cashflow is decent for the two investment condos and you have reduced maintenance there because of the HOA (but you have HOA which is a hindrance), but I would rather sell those and trade up to a multi with no HOA.

If not what is the best way to reduce my tax payment to what it was originally and is it possible to prevent increases in the future?

This will reduce likelihood of a claim and your premium

Obviously, with rates dropping I am looking to refinance to reduce that rate.

With a half point rate reduction by the Fed, our HELOC rate was reduced by the same amount, and we've begun the refinance process.

Given the Fico on this deal, this is probably the biggest lever you can pull to reduce the total costs.