And of course they are paid to go pick up materials, or that is factored into their bid.It all comes down to communication between you and your contractor/handyman.As an investor buddy of mine says, I don't let anyone else spend my money.

See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy+tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.

What factors do you think I should consider to determine if it makes sense?

Creditors can't force the sale of assets within the LLC, preserving their integrity and protecting the business/real estate.

This is neighborhoodscout stats- since 2000: 287.98% or 5.75% annually which is 10/10 nationally- for last 10 years: 125.30% or 8.46% annually which is 9/10 annuallynot bad but not that impressive until you factor in leverage.

Are there closing costs I need to factor in? 

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.

This can go so many ways depending on so many factors.1031 cannot defer cost seg deprecation recapture (only straight-line depreciation).This needs to be modeled out with 1031 or outright sale and recapture percentage.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

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