Generally waiting at least 3 months will allow you to use the new appraised value compared to the purchase price so if you've done renovations that will help with your LTV for either a refinance where you change loan programs or rates (a rate and term refinance) or a cash out refinance that will give you access to more potential cash for your next project.More info on DSCR loans: DSCR loans won't use your income to underwrite the loan.

When considering other locations/markets, check demographic trends - things like population changes, household income, job growth, etc.

I have changed my thinking! 

Might change it, might not.WA requires you to hold a brokers license and be under a managing broker for 3x years before you can have a firm yourself.

Is there a likelihood that it will change, and what typically drives such changes?

This may have changed recently.

Here's why I waited:Visa Uncertainty: With a temporary visa like an F1 CPT or even an H1B, there’s always a chance that, due to lottery outcomes or policy changes, the path to a green card could be delayed or not happen at all.

“If you make your space memorable, guests will forgive the small stuff,” he said.But it’s not just about creating a remarkable space.

They earn money by making minimal changes to properties and reselling them for slightly higher prices.

HUD is changing its inspection criteria from Housing Quality Standards (HQS) to National Standards of Inspections and Real Estate (NSPIRE).