Exploring out-of-state options for a duplex can be a viable strategy, but it's important to weigh the pros and cons based on your financial situation, investment objectives, and personal preferences.

Hi Marco will the refinance be at the appraised value right away or does the property first need to be seasoned for the bank to recognize a higher value than the purchase price?

My advice is to not empty your bank account on the first one. 

For instance, while AppFolio is quite strong overall, its bank reconciliation module has some limitations.

Always personally take a picture of the dog before lease is signed.

If I wind up in a pinch then I’ll dip into my personal cash reserves.  

@Chi SastryYou need to define "good market" Franklin TN for example is the best market in the entire world if you want to live there personally.

After hearing her plight and the fact that she never opens any windows, I reminded her that this is business and I would not take it personal if she felt the need to break the lease and move out.

Banks tightened down pretty hard on HELOCs. 

Yes, sure, people have wealthy friends/family or a wealthy coworker that likes to be the bank.