If someone is wanting to partner with me on a real estate deal but he is looking for properties to add value and have appreciation to potentially sell and I am less concerned with the value as long as it cash flows positively, is there a way we an align our goals to work together? 

@Oswin Grant I personally think, if you keep that mindset and take action you will do very well as an investor.

There is a deal out that that you can get a positive cash flow on and if you lock this up you might miss out on the next one.

If it's somewhere else...you may have to take a more expensive course of action to treat the hazard. 2) Lead paint on Accessible/Mouthable surfaces. 

Daniel, considering your timeframe the positive cash flow and the fact that you’re not reporting to any investors, you’ll have very little stress with what you’re thinking.

The refinance would increase the mortgage every month, but I have room to work with on the property so it would still be running cash flow positive.  

These are high and it depends on your lenderProcessing Fees $495.00Underwriting Fees $695.00 I just had a closing and here were the charges from the lender for themProcessing Fees $225.00Underwriting Fees $225.00Origination Fees $300.00As stated above this is garbage and I would consider a new RealtorRealtor/Broker Service Fee $395.00So there is $835 you are over paying but you can't get rid of it unless you switch your lender and agent but based on the fact you have closing costs those actions would probably cost you the deal.

When the time comes where you’ve paid off your debt you will be in a much better position to invest wisely!

Other than that predictions of this kind are useless because they are not actionable.

My husband works for our business full time as the general contractor, while I have maintained my position with a great corporation who has been my employer for 15 years.