If you have other finances available, then of course the conversation quickly changes to other factors like liability, privacy, and efficiency. 

If you have other finances available, then of course the conversation quickly changes to other factors like liability, privacy, and efficiency.

Can anyone advise on if these are what other investors are doing, or if there is a tried and true best method for asset protection and privacy in NC.

I think a privacy fence along that edge would mentally maybe make a difference.  

privacy?

I was told "that's crazy" or "I could never give up my privacy" even "that's the lazy way of investing" (to which I say, "work smarter not harder"?) 

I would like to get some input from some of you experienced BP real estate investors whether I should:A) refinance 2 of the 4 rentals with a mtg for a 15 yr at 3% (currently 30 yr mtg at 4.375% - 4.875%) and let the tenants pay off the mortgage in a shorter term and take my time to pay off the other 2 with lower mtg balance.B) to sell a couple of them at current seller's market and pay off at least 2 of the mortgages with higher mtg balance which would save in tremendous amount of interest and take the extra cash flow to pay more into principal of the other 2 mtg to get it paid off quicker.C) Or to refinance the 2-3 properties for 15 year mtg and sell the other 1-2 properties and invest the proceeds in the stock or cryptocurrency market and try to pay off the mortgages in the future with the gains.  

Its important to find the right balance on how many times a year to inspect the property and respect your tenant's privacy.

To widen the driveway, I'd like to trim half of a 10 foot tall and maybe 7-8 ft wide privacy hedge (my adjoining neighbor is ok with that).One issue I'm running into - talking with others it's possible that the machines used to help trim (and tear out?)

What about the people who don't want to put their house on the open market for privacy reasons, don't want to have to do showings or deal with open houses, or don't want to have to pay 6-8% in closing and commissions?