It doesn't even have to be a cleaning service, just someone who can wipe down the counters, take out the trash, and change the sheets.

It has changed the landscape.

Will change it when I can.

The funding fee as of this date (it does change from time to time) is 1.75% of the loan amount...which is another $3000 on top of your loan. 

Change your agitator dogs in a used washer, 5 minutes and 5 bucks.

The properties are owned by our LLC.Assuming nothing changes from the current tax perspective, what is the "smartest" tax-efficient method of getting this equity out of our investments:1) Cash out refi $1.6m (80% LTV of all the assets) and invest that money in a more liquid (albeit lower return) investment vehicle?

You're only about 45 minutes away from Cheyenne, but once you cross the CO/WY border, things change dramatically.

I have seen several cycles and I know 100% that things will change.

Some will be willing to put a lock box on the house for you....still a feeThey do have electronic locks now that you can continually change the code remotely.... via wifi/internet.....that allows you to give temporary codes for each contractor you want to let in.

Always check and get your own numbers, what you see on Zillow etc is often wrong.And contrary to others here I see nothing wrong with a healthy down payment on your first property; as you become more confident your views will change.