I know this is unpopular opinion as we all take advantage of it (including myself), but should real estate really be allowed to be depreciated?

You already have a huge advantage when it comes to investing with your construction background.

Rooming houses usually don't get to take advantage of sporting events, concerts, festivals that usually result in spikes in rental fees and more profits ( and glory) that AirBnb and other STRs get to.

The biggest advantage of a software for me is they allow online forms and esign. 

Quote from @Nicholas Pugh: So based on these advantages, is this the right time to Refi or wait?  

Take advantage of that VA loan again too - much better terms than going with a private lender/DSCR type loan. 

There are many advantages and upsides to real estate investments in New Mexico.

I know people that are really good at their trade (plumbing, cleaning, electrician, etc) but they don't have financial discipline, they don't know how to market, they suck at customer service, they don't use tools to their advantage, etc.Cody Sanchez (lady in the video) buys different types of businesses and makes them profitable by applying basic business disciplines.

Another female developer?!

With this proses the investors I work with are also able to take advantage of some great incentives including solving for the biggest problem in the field, interest rates.The investors I work with also appreciate a turn key process on Single fam up to Quads and larger community development.