The equity play would likely still make it worth it to buy there though, IMO.

With the current hot market, i would select a few properties and 1031 to bigger, less management intensive ones, like multifamily or net lease.

You can even play with some numbers on DTI calculators and ballpark estimate where you will be after your Refi. 

Your best play is probably taking advantage of the VA loan to acquire a property.

I have an awesome family play area.It is the lake and I provide water toys.

Everything I have heard is Steel will stay up for the next two years due to auto industry playing catchup from chip shortage. 

https://www.rismedia.com/2021/...I would imagine with building supplies going through the roof and supply chain issues this business has changed and become extremely capital intensive.

You can play it by ear and search for both at the same time. 

The Negotiation Dynamic is like a stage, where the performance (your negotiation with the Seller) is about to play out.And that stage is set by your lead generation strategy.

I've kind of played around with it all, but when it comes to screening and receiving applications I use cozy.co The prospect tenant creates a profile and pays a fee that does the background check.