This cash-out refi is my first loan ever that hasn't been with my CU, and I'm still learning to be comfortable stepping outside the box for financing.Thanks in advance!

I would say stick to your comfort zone and trust your instincts.

If you are not comfortable with the process there are many Attorneys who will do the negotiations for you at a reasonable cost expecially if you are in a state where they can close the deal and profit on the title insurance.

You should do what your comfortable with.

I need to get comfortable and confident inspecting SFH's if intend to build a portfolio of 4-10 or more.

I think you need to tell us about your goals and comfort levels so we can help you determine how best to get there, what neighborhoods and property types will lend themselves to achieving the end goal, etc.

I don't need to be stupid rich, but I would like to be financially comfortable with the freedom to live my life on my terms.

I have had several clients go down the I want to buy low, rent section 8, and be in the city idea and then back out because they do not feel comfortable, or did not know about lead issues, or did not understand that buying low most of the times means work needs to be done.

It all depends on what level of rigor and documentation you guys want or need to be comfortable. 

I would like turnkey properties, however, I have managed several renovation projects and would be comfortable with that process as well if the deal brings a better return.