I suppose that was one component that I have been overlooking, to some degree, whilst focusing mostly on how I am going to organize all of the technical necessities like expenses and such. 

What I do know is a rockstar agent is a necessity.

-Saving living costs will allow you to get into your next property even sooner-When you are ready to move out, the property should cashflow and you can just hold it at that pointWhen on the journey to Financial Freedom/Quitting your day job, it is always easier to just increase income instead of lowering expenses because most of the big ticket expenses are necessities. 

If you are Brrrring, then you will by necessity have to buy properties that can not be occupied at the time of closing.

I don't know the details of your current loan, but is refinancing a necessity?

Courtney is talking about a ductless mini-split heat pump, which could be installed in an occupied unit with limited disruption.Installing a traditional ducted system would be more invasive due to the necessity of installing the duct work.

Also, I'm not familiar with Missouri weather, but here in NY we get some decently hot weather and I grew up without A/C and even now, I'm pretty stingy when it comes to using it, so I don't find it a necessity.

But don't get me wrong, I do plenty of commercial loans and having that relationship with banks is a NECESSITY in order to negotiate down rates.

Window installs throught the entire house would constitute the necessity for permits.

Ensure that you are not impacted by biased renovation "necessities".