We closed on our first property on November 15 and plan to employ the fix-and-flip strategy. 

8) Is there a 3-D Tour or floor plan layout?

Courtesy of the video, criteria to consider include Deal Type, Management Plan, Business Plan, Financing, Asset Class, Ownership Structure, Property Class, Location, Purchase Price, Rehab Costs, Risk Target, and ROE Targets.

It is very easy to save money working in public accounting.I forgot what my dinner allowance was working at the big four 5 years ago in a major city(I think it was like $20?)

Instead of debates and personal opinion, look for proof https://www.ladbs.org/docs/default-source/forms/plan-check-2017/single-family-dwelling-duplex-plan-review-list.pdf under G (Interior Env) which defines the minimum requirement of a habitable room (aka bedroom or bathroom).

If you want to acquire more real estate I suggest more savings or sell the other property with equity. 

You have a solid plan and it's working great!

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Lenders typically allow borrowing up to 80% of the home's value, which could more than cover your renovation costs.Fix-and-Flip Loan (Hard Money Loan) – If you’re planning to sell quickly, a hard money loan could be a good fit.

A refi makes more sense if you plan to hold the property long-term as a rental.