There is no property that works for my situation that is currently on the market, so I'd be rolling the dice on whether or not the flexibility that comes with the investment loan is potentially worth the extra cost on the loan when there may not be a property that pops up that works for who knows how long.

There is no property that works for my situation that is currently on the market, so I'd be rolling the dice on whether or not the flexibility that comes with the investment loan is potentially worth the extra cost on the loan when there may not be a property that pops up that works for who knows how long.

A simple sign stating video surveillance  is in use as well as leaving written notice about extra fees for dumping large materials should suffice on both fronts.

She had no idea more than a few had died (as it was enormously hushed up). 

Hard to get your exact scenario right without the extra info.

E.g. let's say some of the properties have an extra bedroom/bathroom, finished basement, newer/older homes, etc.Thanks!

That gives you a couple extra days to recover and not pay late fees.

If I did this cash out refi, I would replenish/add to the emergency fund just for a little extra comfort but would like to use the rest to buy more real estate. $40k wouldn't buy much around me so likely I would have to look out of state which I have never done before.  

That's only an extra $50-100 per month?

The extra 10+% is well worth the bit of effort needed to self-manage.