Additionally, I’ll have the ability to pull equity out in the future to keep expanding my portfolio.Given my growing real estate holdings, should I even worry about my Roth 401(k)?

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Keep a close eye on interest rates and cash flow projections to ensure these strategies align with your financing plan.

Just something to keep in mind.  

Make sure you have financial reserves for repairs/maintenance/CapEx I would personally sell the SFRs - slow market right now, keep that in mind with your selling price expectations.

DTI < 33%Some inconsistencies that I am discovering in the process- Some lenders requiring a hard-credit pull vs some ok pre-approving me with just a soft pull- Some lenders willing to share a loan estimate sheet with exact costs to close, vs some keep insisting that they "need to run the process to get the loan estimate" and that it can only be done after I get into contract.Just before going into a contract, I would like compare all of the pre-approvals and compare their rates, exact cost to close & potential time to close & then pick the best one to make the offer.Ideal scenario- Pre-approve based on a soft pull (so I don't get my credit score dinged every time I work with a new lender)- Share loan estimate sheet with pre-approval for a potential propertyAm I asking too much from the lenders?

If they fail to sign a lease, pay all remaining funds as due and move-in as scheduled, we keep the Holding Fee for our trouble.

Keep cash in hand to cover your period of concern.  1 year up to 5 years.4.  

After that it’s paint and finishing touches. the market here has come to a hault.

I guess my question is, should I narrow my focus to one REI strategy or keep it broad and analyze each opportunity individually?