Learn how they work now so when the opportunity presents itself, you're ready and know what is available and how to use them 4.

Maybe BP should validate successful investors and pimp us out to folks willing to pay 5-10k for a lunch and a couple PPT presentations... seems like a much easier way to make money than investing...

Spreading smaller amounts across a lot of different investments also de-risks your overall portfolio. 

Too much money is tied up in the property at present but I will get it back as soon as rates begin falling.

My guess is that your current rate is sub 5%, so even with the MI of 0.55%, your current rate is likely still better than most anything you will get on a refi at present.

@Noah Blair@Celia De WolffMessaged all three of you the GC contact information. 

Use an online mortgage calculator to get an amortization schedule and present it with the offer.

Additionally, it is currently on the only cul-de-sac zoned for single family housing only in that vicinity.

The biggest lesson I learned is that there is nor time like the present.

This could present great investment opportunities.