Please fix this small issue and add this option for us!!

If they have a good interest rate it might be worth looking to see if you could assume their loan to take advantage of the lower rate.  

Also, have you looked into DSCR loans for the refinacne portion?

No occurrence is too small.

Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Go to small local/regional banks NOT national ones.

Start small with cosmetic rehabs, assemble a reliable team, and have a clear exit strategy.

The only issue I've had is a small period where the laundry pods would always be empty at turnover. 

Anyone can get one and it's a couple hundred dollars. 

Fortunately its a pretty small roof.