Most lenders require that you wait about 6 month to refinance your property to get some of that initial funding back, but "seasoning" would be an element of your long-term (DSCR) time frame to consider.Overall, I would recommend the strategy that works best for you and your lifestyle.

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Personally, I'm particularly interested in discussing how we can maintain – or even enhance - transparency and trust with our clients amidst these changes.Looking forward to a robust and enlightening discussion!

It was only 2 years old and was very low maintenance, which was perfect for our lifestyle at the time.

The gurus” selling mentorship’s and “canned” programs to a inexperienced investor oversimplify the strategy; ignore the difficulty; incorrectly claim that the education they provide is sufficient for success; lie about their own qualifications and experience and success; belittle “real” business/financial/real estate education and provide a totally unrealistic picture of lifestyle, effort, and chance of succeeding.  

@Brendan Davisgot it - not everyone can house hack and if it doesn't fit your lifestyle, that is fine.  

These have between 3 and 3.5% minimum down payments, but would obviously require a lifestyle change for the immediate time- there are hard money lenders that do not conform to traditional lending requirements.

Investors are usually willing to let lifestyle living take a back seat while they begin their investment journey so that in the not to distant future they can be living the life style they desire with less stress.  

Fourth, create a long-term real estate investment plan that complements your preferred lifestyle and financial objectives.

There's no high paying jobs there yes, but in a way the huge lots allowing for 1-2 big rig trucks encouraging the trucker lifestyle does.