Instead, finding a creative way to boost your income will allow you to stay active, even with MLS deals. 

@Anna Bee a successful BRRRR has a lot more to do with adding value / boosting the ARV than with the interest rate of the refinance; the interest rate of the refinance is of course relevant but it's not one of the primary factors that is going to make or break the BRRRR.You will likely not be able to BRRRR a condo or townhouse that is in decent shape - there is no way to get the ARV up.Check out Tarl Yarber's videos on BiggerPockets - he invests in BRRRRs in WA.

@Michael Morales I can't speak specifically for the California state and national exam, but I highly recommend utilizing Prep Agent on YouTube.

I find myself second-guessing my numbers, so having someone with more experience look and tell me I am right or show me where I am off would really boost my confidence. 

were you able to boost the property's value?

As for the premium, many times Investors will raise their deductibles in order to boost their cash flow.

If you put in another $10k or $30k, etc, will it substantially boost your profit?

LOL just kidding, it's a great bldg, great location and you did a good job of boosting the rents.

A house hack via FHA can get a 4 unit and a basement, which would be ideal and create major cash flow and equity creation, plus you can not worry about a property manager and boost your yield.Personally, I am very bullish on New York and NYC itself.

@Bryan Noth The moral of the story: Live where ever you want to live, invest in only Red states”