I ran the numbers on the deal knowing that I would break even on cash flow in the first year with minimal rent increases but significant cash flow in year 6 when the 401k loan is paid off.

As a result, you might end up increasing your taxes by delaying income and accelerating deductions.Did I miss something?

Bond fund holders are making a strong return with both high yields and fund values increasing with rates declining. 

I do understand that market value becomes what has been paid for a deal but with minimal work and renovations my deals almost always significantly increase in value in the first 6 months.

Great tenant but property tax increases have reduced my cash flow.

Investors focus on adding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to increase income streams.

REV defaulted to investors late 2022, sounds like Norada heavily invested in them from Norada's website listing all the exact same companies owned only by REV, below is article from Marco, pitching somewhat frantically in August '23, How he will increase the interest rate?

Alternatively, can you use either unit as an STR to increase cash flow even further?

These will definitely be helpful to consider especially the insurance in my area of SoCal where companies are leaving and prices are increasing. 

increase equity How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?