While most of his experience is with new construction rather than remodels, he’s already given me a few pointers and is looking into potential referrals for me.

It seems every market goes through a cycle -- unnoticed potential; early titillation as the potential becomes known; flood gates open and gold rush is on; property prices rise, revenues drop, regulations come in; and finally balance is found.

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

Traditional IRA withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, with a 10% penalty if under 59½, potentially pushing you into a higher tax bracket.

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.

The fact that you moved from your primary residence three months after purchasing may seem a bit strange to your current lender, especially with you potentially having it classified as an investment property in the same calendar year.

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

Without enough potential deals, metrics won’t help.

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

Younger buyers are still eager to enter the market, and as the economy shifts, there is potential for conditions to become more favorable.