Should I continue to look in that area or shift my focus back to the expanding west loop? 

I'd assume that it's just that it's such an old house, it's a bit drafty and it shifts in the wind and that's what causes the phenomena, but who knows?

I recently shifted my career to focus mainly on real estate investing, so I'll need some help with creative financing as I don't have a standard 9-5 like many others.

Than the assorted $ chasing those massive shifts, and working to anticipate the next in there trades.

We're looking to renovate something before the end of the year to accomplish 2 things: 1) Improve home value so we can get appraisal, refinance and leverage that to buy a new property. 2) Take advantage of the tax credits that are out there in 2024 before the new year or is it better to wait until 2025 and just hold onto the cash I have at hand.Here is a list of renovations that will need to be done eventually:*Brand new basement kitchen (cabinets + add seating area - we already have brand new dishwasher, fridge, gas oven)*New standing shower in the basement bathroom*New Siding*AC/Furnace for unit 1 are close to end of life but still functioning*New Fence/landscaping*New Windows for the basement*New Garage (unstable, concrete shifting, very old)*Solar Panels on the roof (There is a $0 down payment lease option w/ sunrun, but I'm hesitant to move forward)*Renovate master bedroom closet for tenants (it is old & has built in entertainment center that is very dated)*Repair Catch basin*Adding better drainage system for back door.Greatly appreciate any help, insight or advice!

Perhaps shifting your mental to approach to a continuum of "Least Optimal" to "Most Optimal" is better phrasing. 

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I’ve invested in rentals in Florida for 15 years and am now shifting to out of state long term rentals so that I can scale.  

I think it is, but it is not the same BRRRR method investors are used to.The Changing Real Estate LandscapeThe real estate market has fundamentally shifted since the period from 2017-2020, which was marked by relative stability in terms of interest rates, demand, and supply.