We can play word games all day.

I am taking your advise, and switched my game plan to include a local agent or property manager to show the properties. 

Demoed the house, will be building a new house on site.

You already have a pretty solid portfolio, so adding another property and generating more cash flow might accelerate your wealth in a way that the Roth can’t match, especially if you’re planning to transition to real estate full-time soon.The long-term game for you seems to be building that cash flow and equity in real estate, and it sounds like taking the hit on the Roth 401(k) could be worth it for the immediate returns.

I know many of us didn't get into this game until later in life so my hat's off to you.

Removing all skills from the equation, if you don't take a break from participating as a real estate investor in some way each day, you will stay far ahead of everyone else who keeps subbing themselves out and then asking to get back in when the game is already out of reach.

Knowing the laws ahead of time and the process is very important but just know that lateness's are part of the game we play.

The fact that you evaluated whether to sell or do a cash-out refi shows you’re playing a long game and keeping your options open.

Which they have no skin in the game (Technically).

As we progress thru the real estate game, the most valuable asset we have is time.