The BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) could also be a great strategy to recycle your capital.To find deals, try direct mail campaigns targeting absentee owners or distressed properties, or go driving for dollars in neighborhoods with strong rental potential.

Hi Ethan, I would not entertain the idea of getting more money from this tenant in order to potentially increase your cash flow. 

I’d dig into this a bit more.Another assumption that stood out to me as potentially problematic is the 6% income growth and only 3% expense growth.

@Jadan WilliamsIf I were in your shoes, I’d start by clearly defining my investment goals and identifying target markets with strong job growth, population increases, and development potential.

I'm not a fan of mega back door roth contributions, unless potentially if you're in the 22% tax bracket or lower.

You can still find positive cash flow (aka the 1% rule) and amazing appreciation potential.

My main question is whether it makes more sense to go the seller financing route and pay off the principal in 8–10 years or stick with a standard 30-year loan.My thinking is that the tax deductions from a mortgage wouldn’t outweigh the potential equity I could gain over those 8–10 years.

Without enough potential deals, metrics won’t help.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Typically, I run a current income/expense column next to a ProForma column to show potential value add opporunties.I agree with @Robert.