Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

We made the decision to rent and prepare our house for long-term rental.

Calculate the blended rate, your decision as to what to do (2nd or 1st lien refi) is all in the math!

I am just a guy who tends to give illegal advice, I guess.And finally, folks need to be aware that while many travelers pick the nomadic lifestyle for some of the awesome reasons: travel, excitement, variety, some pick it to try and increase their income to a level where they can earn their way out of terrible financial situations or decision making.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1122635-the-s...For 2024, it will be a mixed-use personal/vacation property on which no losses are allowed at all.

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck in your search.

So, you are working through 2 decision makers, not one.A Realtor can really provide you value in a transaction....especially your first one! 

Make sure to communicate your BRRRR strategy with your insurance agent so they can recommend the right coverage for each phase.I learned this lesson the hard way: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/853/topics/1222933-my-b...

Are there other players in this field that I should be aware of and consider talking to before making a final decision?

@Zach Harshhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/topics/944166This thread from 3 months ago make him seem like a great guy?