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Is it worth it to refi? I’m claustrophobic about the IO and wondering if I need to make a switch. Other dscr refis put me at a higher monthly.

Appraised Value $700,000.00
Sales Price $680...

I'm growing my portfolio in the Middle TN area. I will soon have 20 properties in my portfolio, which isn't quite enough to justify quitting my fulltime job to self manage, but I would like to take on the properties o...