Think about it this way: Walmart might have to lay a bunch of people off, but they will probably stay in business.

Now that it's August, I know they are allowed to stay until 10/1 because I gave them notice this month. 

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I would assume that would stay true after trying to refinance after we have 20% equity?

Currently though, if your buyer is working with an Agent, the Agent should know the market and comps much better than Zillow, and should be able to guide their buyer to what they feel is market value.

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They tend to stay a long time. 

Let's stay in touch as guidance comes out

Because the legal protections afforded by the LLC goes out the window if you aren't able to stay organized and separate your personal and business expenses (i.e., pierce the corporate veil). 

In terms of living on the income my real estate generates (I have a job but not a very secure or reliable income job), would I be better off staying with the properties paid off or looking for similar good deals and mortgaging them ?