We plan to dedicate at least one property to each child and help them learn and understand the principles of finance, business, and responsibility by running "their" property.

What’s my objective?

There are scratches in the tiles (probably from moving heavy objects), and I’m wondering if/how they can be repaired and protected from further damage.

@Joseph Mah start by clearly defining and quantifying your goals and objectives.

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Could I have accomplished what we have if I had not had those mentors - maybe, but not likely.Should you seek a mentor, define for yourself your objectives you are seeking to accomplish. 

There are scratches in the tiles (probably from moving heavy objects), and I'm wondering if/how they can be rapaired and protected from further damage. 

So I’d recommend to decide what the first objective is and going from there. - Most of these areas have a lot of management companies -- ranging from local to national (like Evolve Vacation Rentals).

Focus on:- Sales Skills- Negotiation Skills- Real Estate Terminology - The principles of wholesaling- Marketing First you invest time in your education, then you invest money into your marketing. 

If possible, I'd love to NOT refinance and cash out what we already have because they are performing well and 3 of the 4 are paying down almost solely principle at this point (15 yr mortgages).