I know that I can write my travel, supplies, and food expenses off of my taxes while on that trip.

The market is pretty confident the Fed is going to lower rates at least .75% before 2024 ends, which will spill over into mortgage rates.Side note: Your closing costs seem crazy high for a refi. 

Once you're ready for the next purchase, you will have experience, solid systems, and the confidence to tackle a bigger project like a BRRRR.

My main goal with the post as always was to promote confidence and offer some insight to those who many not see rates every day.One thing for certain as rates continue to drop there will be larger number of new buyers putting in bids.

I would be leery of going this route unless you are very confident of your numbers.good luck 

Beside budget ,do you have the time, energy, flexibility to travel to view properties, or manage a team in a different time zone.  

He's gone above and beyond to meet with me despite him always traveling and has provided me with endless resources like contract templates, guides, calculators and a whole library of books.

Again, this will be my first investment, so I want to consider the things that would make me feel more confident. 2.

I'm confident you will find value in this.

In return, I'm confident in my ability to find deals and manage the rehab process.