Is there any way to combat this?

As part of the BRRRR strategy, it feels like converting a SFR to a duplex (assuming the local market likes duplexes and apartments) could be a good strategy to combat the higher interest rates that we are going to face when going into the refinance. 

This section 8 tenant is proving difficult to get payment out of and is combative.

If there's resistance, anger, combativeness or anything negative I sense in the first minute of the call I kindly and quickly say, "Sorry, I can't help you.

Unless your policy says your new mortgage is a second position mortgage I have had that happen to me were someone fraudulently recorded a mortgage ahead of mine about 30 minutes before my mortgage was recorded. 

IDK what is going to happen with rates...it's highly unpredictable but we are not doing much of anything to combat the supply side of inflation.

Just sayin the internet and social media is full of pump and dump fraudulent lenders so be cognizant of the red flags and dont hand over any money.  

Quit claim deeds can be associated with fraudulent activities, unfortunately, and if you don't get an owners title policy as is normally done with purchase transactions, you could be caught in some serious issues later down the line.

If you are intending to flip the property, and you apply for a conventional loan and indicate that you are buying it as a primary residence, you are making a fraudulent application to a mortgage lender. 

A perfectly worded fraudulent contract is still a fraud.The deal may be legit depending on the timeframe.