You can always refinance to pull cash out down the road, but maximizing cash flow is a very common goal.

The answer to this question would depend on your goal - are you looking to maximize cash flow or ROI (return on investment)?

This property will be used as an LTR (still rent by the room to maximize cash flow) after I move out. 

This is a good way to maximize cash flow for someone starting out. 

However, I am curious as to whether there are any steps I can take to maximize the appraisal value so that I can maximize my ROI to the extent possible?

I do plan to run the gas station for the first few years to maximize profits and value of the business then reevaluate my obtions then.I have heard of credit unions being a good place for small businesses and will be looking into one.

Also, our insurance was cheaper since the HOA carries insurance on the building itself.Now, are we maximizing return on our money? 

You and your fiancé still get to maintain your privacy and you can maximize rental income by operating your airbnb with no minimum stay!!!!

This is my primary at the moment and will be looking to maximize the LTV.

I think your examples in the other replies, lower in this thread, speak to motive/intention....yours is pure and true to the pursuit of knowledge, and the one i'm complaining about is not...and their conduct/style/motive/intention creates a less than optimal environment for me to maximize the value from my time spent on BP....IMHO