I have a good stable job, so cash flow is not needed to live on.

In short: $558k gross, ~9% cap, modeled cash-flow of ~$92k/yr with professional management (or ~$140k if self-managed), and conservative 5-yr after-tax proceeds of ~$1.4M.I’m sharing the math, assumptions, depreciation treatment, and the risks/opportunities I saw (value-add ideas, occupancy sensitivity, and market comps).

Welcome packs (snacks, drinks, gift) are common in the hospitality industry.

If that is the case, cash flow is a necessity.If you have the means to absorb negative cash flow then you should concentrate on total return.  

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If you’ve ever bought a rental property that “met the lender’s DCR requirements” but still ended up with less cash flow than expected, you’re not alone.

So, yes, to cash-out refi.

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