Won't be much of an impact as I initially quoted.

If you stick to SFR rentals with 3+ bedrooms it will probably have even less of an impact.

To answer your question, refinance the out of state properties to take cash out, use hard money for the purchase and the refinance out after a few months with permanent financing on the appraised value. 

Landscaping work is permitted if improments are permanently affixed to the property. it’s similar to 203k Fha but better since is not as restrictive with what kind of repairs can be done, plus there is no HUD inspector required, which are expensive as they charge around $700-$1000 for inspection.

@Scott Passman The overall condition of the property (affecting future repairs) and the ongoing management (practices that generate cash flow) are going to have THE greatest impact on your overall long term performance. 

I don't think a storage facility will have that big of an impact.

Evaluate case by case and know how the sale will impact your tax situation. 

I currently work a job that pays very well, the only issue is that I have lost interest in it and it has had a negative impact on my life recently.

I'll just stop using Zillow.If it impacts my business too much, I can always load properties into the MLS and publish them for free that way.I think this is going to hurt Zillow because there are too many free options available.

The mortgage rates have been lowThe job market has been improvingThe stock market has tripled in value since the low of 6,443 on March 6, 2009And no real global issues that have impacted the KC housing marketWith low inventory and steady markets, prices can continue to climb until something really negative happens.