I hope with this extra info you can see more clear my current and future goals. 

I am starting out and planning to make my first RE investment in the Q1 2025.

Will refinance if rates go down in the future. 

network network network. anywhere there is one in your area go and meet someone and follow up is key after that. there are many good apps to find local RE events

There are several ways to find out which cities/areas cash flow and get a good idea of things like market rents, ARV potential, and future appreciation.

My favorite ones (as a Contractor) are those like : "How much will it cost to re-wire my entire house?"....."...

Since it’s in a business entity, it doesn’t show up on your personal credit report or affect your DTI, giving you more flexibility for future financing.

I like the idea if the deal goes through to re-sell to another investor to get our money out of it and let him deal with mold issue, the leaking plumbing, and the leaky roof.

I position my inspections as 'planning for future repairs/improvements' which mitigates that whole 'he's here to get my security deposit' mindset.And, I would rather have the tenant with me than to have him later claim that something was broken during the inspection.  

@Kelly Taylor If you are going to invest more in RE, wait until you have released losses to do the Roth conversion.