It seems that this would be a sub par option unless there were more grandiose plans for development or other revenue streams.

The non-visible sign, was that she was constantly behind on her taxes.

The process is to turn an income stream into a valuation. 

Yes, you'll pay a little more than working with the subs directly, but the GC will take care of the contingency in the budget & timeline.Overall, the best tool is constant communication with your contractors.

Do little more research, survey the landscape of local markets, network constantly with us and others before taking the leap.

So do I HAVE to remodel this house to make constant cash flow while staying out of any trouble from authorities.

We're playing the long game while we have other streams of income.

You are on the right track with multiple streams of income.

I was just beginning my real estate journey, reading books like Ken McElroy’s ABC’s of Real Estate and constantly scouring the forums on Bigger Pockets to learn the best ways to get involved in the industry.

I had always planned on having it paid off in 2028 when I potentially will lose an income stream from retiring from the reserves.Would love to receive some advice as to if the refinance makes sense.