My sellers that I have spoken with regarding this have opted to continue to advertise a BAC.

Constantly tracking your progress will help you stay motivated, focused, productive and accomplished as you check off each step.Look for Learning Opportunities - You will need to be continuously building your knowledge and skills and seeking out learning opportunities in order to stay competitive and advance in your career.

Richmond continues to be a fantastic market, and a good duplex is one of the few ways to still attain cash flow, considering current prices and interest rates. 

Do you want to continue stacking up units as a landlord?

I could just continue working for my restaurant but I also want to spend time with my family more often.

Continue exploring various strategies to optimize your purchasing power and minimize upfront costs.Using an FHA or VA loan for MFH acquisition can indeed be advantageous, offering lower down payments and favorable terms.

Did your lender present you any options for continuing forward or you simply can't get approved for a loan without being a permanent employee?

If I sell the investment and 1031 into something else, I can just continue expensing that mortgage interest on the next investment?  

Madison and Dane County continues to be a growing market, with price increases reflecting that. 

Any tenant that continues to reside in one unit for more than 12 months with or without a new or lease is protected under the law.