Lastly, while your exit strategy looks good, keep in mind that refinancing costs or delays may impact your timeline, so have contingency plans in place.

Even if there isn't there is talk about privatizing Freddie and Fannie, so if that happens, I would certainly not expect rate cuts and would probably expect rate increases as private investors probably want better ROI.So with those things in mind, might just be time to sell #1. 

These properties are going to blow your mind on how you can reduce your w2 income TAX. 

I don't even mind paying ridiculous interest rates as I understand this is a big ask.

Keep it short term with only a year in mind.

I’ll keep you in mind if I need to consider other refinancing options. 

Inquiring minds want to know. 

Keep in mind you'll generally need 20-30 days to refinance! 

If you are buying cashflowing properties, your DTI should improve with every property.Greg brings up a good point, but keep in mind you can only offset the subject property income by using 75% of the rent UNTIL you file it on your tax returns.

Look for motivated sellers off market and market via cold calling and or direct mail, geofencing, advertising and the like.A good wholesaler is as @Ericka Parrott mentioned, direct to seller, did good underwriting and can deliver an actual "Deal" whether buy and hold or flip.