These studies can be pretty complex, and a third-party expert will ensure it’s done correctly and that you maximize your depreciation.

That's correct.

This would ruin any of our chances to take advantage of a 'first-time home buyer' program, correct? 

If I were to buy anything once my reserves are where I want them, it would be gold to hedge against inflation, which we are already seeing in food.

If that is in fact correct, here would be response.1) Are you wanting to refi to pull cash out?

Austin, you're thinking about this correctly.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is the CPA would have made some decision when I purchased each property as to what the depreciable basis of each property was. 

I spoke to the manager or whatever he is of Northpoint and he confirmed I was correct and the new manager was incorrect on the dates.When they decided to move out I didn’t know they moved out until I noticed that my smart thermostat in the home was offline and AEP told me there was a disconnect scheduled.

If they are pushing closing back, I assume they found something in one of their last reviews that needs correcting.  

I might suggest renting a car, if my memory serves me correct they are all 1-2hrs outside of Cancun.