Regarding property management, utilizing local property managers can save you time, and using PropStream effectively for filtering properties by distress level and location will certainly help with finding stronger deals.

Does it make sense in your business?

There are only a few scenarios that would make sense for you to house hack.

I’m happy to share more insight to help you get a sense of the market.Hope this helps!

If your goal is growth, a refi now might make most sense, but only you can make that decision.I'll also second what @Jaycee Greene mentioned that most lenders won't go to 80% LTV on a cash out refinance. 

If you have a better interest rate than available in today’s market would utilizing/exploring a HELOC make sense for your next investment?

The key question here is whether you’re comfortable with a relatively low initial cash-out and whether the property’s long-term cash flow makes up for that.Since your goal is portfolio-building, the BRRRR method could work, but the numbers have to make sense for you.

If the numbers are not making much sense where you live, you should consider investing outside of your market.

Makes sense.

The numbers just make a ton of sense.