For our purposes it's all for an income stream. 

But the trick is they claim very little income or never file taxes at all .

- The property is probably NOT as profitable as you think it is.More reality for you - how are you going to cashflow enough from leveraged rentals to replace your current income?

I always recommend to make even a little passive income from a rental after all your expenses, lets be honest you put a lot of effort into this rehab so you should reap a little return.

Im doing it more for the love of learning the process and to make a side income.  

Income from leveraged real estate or active business income.

If you did not do a "wrap mortgage" or "mirror mortgage" to help them create "notes receivable income", they may need a cosigner to have enough income to qualify for their next mortgage.

If you still want to rent out your other bedroom you can have a tenant in the opposite side AND a roommate which would give you two income streams.

Next goal is $250k in income through my real estate and stepping away from the day to day management of the properties.

This is much lower than the costs associated with refinancing.Benefits of Mortgage RecastingLower Monthly Payments: The most immediate benefit is a reduced monthly payment, which can free up cash for other financial goals.Save on Interest: By reducing your principal balance, you’ll pay less interest over the life of the loan, potentially saving thousands of dollars.No Credit Check or Appraisal: Unlike refinancing, recasting doesn’t require a credit check, income verification, or home appraisal, making it a quicker and simpler process.Keep Your Current Interest Rate: If you have a favorable interest rate on your current loan, recasting allows you to maintain it while still lowering your payments.Drawbacks of Mortgage RecastingRequires a Lump Sum: Not everyone has the cash on hand to make a significant lump sum payment, which can make recasting inaccessible for some homeowners.Doesn’t Shorten Loan Term: While your monthly payments are lower, recasting doesn’t reduce the length of your loan.