I put the cash from the refi back into more mutlifamily units that produce more rental income. 

I would certainly take advantage of the 0% down VA loan option and purchase a 2-4 unit property.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Multi-family units and investing for equity are my focuses to start, unless anyone has any other suggestions?

My first questions are what price range are you trying to buy a property in and do you have a home already in the United States?

That is smaller units built with higher density to make the numbers work for both buyers and builders.Adapting to these challenges isn’t easy, but it’s necessary to keep up with the market.What are your thoughts on how builders and developers can address affordability and supply issues. 

Wanted to know if landscaping is a tax deductable expense in general and if it differs when one unit is owner occupied.

The only exception is for on-site managers, like you'd find living in one unit of an apartment building and managing the building on behalf of the owner.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

But if they gov't changes to a 90 day minimum, you would have to operate as a 90 day rental or longer.And talking to local experts, if you want to own a STR on O'ahu, your safest bet is to buy a unit in a Condotel that is located in the "Resort" zone of Waikiki.