In the meantime, they keep running through the BRRRR motions believing they are growing a real estate empire because the BRRRR method pencils best in these neighborhoods which lack the fundamentals that will equate to a true realization event. 

I know some very high net worth individuals who do not keep money in a brokerage account. 

I'll be moving for work on an international relocation in 1 year, and plan to keep my primary residence and rent it out (Assignment will be for 2-3 years).

We currently keep a tight audit on our STR in Dallas to make sure everything is tip top before future guests check-in and I know that won't be possible with a property at a distance.Any feedback/advice would be greatly appreciated!

The blessing for them is that the income from the land leases helps to keep the college and monastery operational. 

Your debt you are taking out does not incur any taxable event, so using that capital for your purposes is wise if you want to keep the asset the debt is held against, assuming your getting a better rate of return then if you didn't have the debt. 

I'm not necessarily looking to invest in this area (probably upstate), but looking to meet people in the area I can learn from/build a like-minded community to keep me motivated.

Henry Clark is absolutely right, keep it legal, professional and provide a 30-days notice to vacate (preferably via certified mail).

We would like to keep them in the TX area, since our LLC is already here in Texas.

I am considering keeping my current personally owned home/farm and renting it as horse owner property. already completely set for 2-4 horses. my personal interest rate on the property is 2.6% and I don't want to loose it.