I suspect that we will see each of those at play as factors in wins and losses for investors in the coming years. 

You must factor in the closing costs of the 2nd refinance as well to see any true savings. 

There are different factors in play.When Ian hit, you had people moving to florida in droves.

Many syndications provide tax benefits such as depreciation, which can offset income, and some offer favorable capital gains tax treatment when you sell.Municipal bonds are another tax-efficient way to diversify, as the interest earned is generally tax-free at the federal level, and sometimes state level too, depending on where you live.

Politics definitely effects taxes and the economy.I'm sure relevance will vary by location, individual, type of investing activity and other factors.

In your experience, what specific factors do you find most critical during the underwriting process?

There are many factors to consider when investing in any market, but the main things I work with my clients on are price point, level of rehab, exit strategy, and risk tolerance. 

What Gets Calculated in Child Support PaymentsThe main factor that gets calculated in child support payments is parental income—the total amount of any salary or wages.

And if that's the case, I would be surprised if the cost to reach the sellers and the time as well is being factored into the deal costs so does that even really count?

Your rentals cash flow $7000/month, according to the banks once you factor in your other income you have $18K a month...where is that money going?