I can check in with my local bank, but I don't want to waste their time when I'm not yet serious about doing a loan with them.   

The downside is the cost/time to move everything to storage.3.

We are working on our first flip house and we didn't plan to do the BRRRR method, although it has come up in conversation multiple times due to the area it is in, we are still tossing the idea around of keeping it as a rental.

Last time I checked, the prices did go up.

We work with people in your shoes all the time. 

I had a mentor who stressed "you make your money when you buy"; the next place you get, be sure to haggle big time - and walk away if the price is not low enough.

Over time your Tampa investment will start to cash flow.

I'd say start the process of securing your HELOC if you havn't done so and spend time analyzing deals and determining what type of investor you are looking to be. 

There comes a point where having a real estate-savvy tax preparer outweighs your time learning a new software. 

Time is money—choose someone who can execute efficiently without disrupting your revenue.8.