I love to talk real estate and could probably give you some good food for thought.  

There are definitely people with more experience than I have, but from what I understand, Proper insurance (and probably other companies) will cover like a commercial policy, as well as a personal property for your own personal use.  

The area does not have many units with parking spaces or garages, so, I am not overly worried about this (will probably reduce rents by $100-200).

Instead of losing 55k they will probably only end up losing $25,000 - $30,000Long term its not a great cash flow property but with some renovations and addition of a parking slab I think long term appreciation is the big goal here.

We priced it significantly below current market value and could probably be getting at least another 500-1000 a month more for the unit.

Probably the easiest way is that.

Also zeroing in on what markets you want to work in is something you should probably think about doing.

Lastly funding developer who has 3 subdivisions going in WA DC market. these are big time deals and with our funds for the soft costs  500 k to 1 mil on each project my client is going to make  sit down  but probably over 10 million net  life changing money and well we will do good too !!

The move would probably have to be pretty simultaneously with the refi.Seems like your best course of action would be to see: - How much the penalty would be to refi and move out of your home.

If you're only doing a couple or so transactions per year probably ok.On the other hand, you can have more control and eliminate the need to go through a custodian for investments by the use of checkbook IRA or Solo 401k.