Intel has there largest employee base here so they CANT leave  tourism and AG and you know how switched on those AG folks are.. then you have the PDX  inner city folks  Keep Portland weird just watch Portlandia it is not far from the truth and actually I would say is a pretty good representation of many of our esteemed residences..

What I'd like to know is if it'd be prudent to take out about half of my equity to pay off my current debts because doing so would free up over $500 extra every month to save for future investments.

Like mentioned above keep your eyes peeled for something you can improve or see creating the extra value possible in SD.

Although tax deductible, the extra expenses are still expenses for llc.

Doing so would free up over $500 extra every month to save for future investments.

When buying drywall or kitchen cabinets it is worth the $20 to deliver plus you add a few extras to the list.

NN and also leasehold you better be getting a very high return for the extra risk. 

Co-worker of mine is going to show me how to buy, repair and flip homes for extra money and financial future.  

You can save that extra money and buy another cash flowing property elsewhere.

pnref=storyI have my Real Estate License in Vermont and a few rental properties...But the truth is i've really had no direction in these purchases just buy them as they came available.