Even if you can reduce the amount you're spending in rent right now (3.1k), you can still be a part of the appreciation play (although I wouldn't hold that as the main driver). 

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

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. 

I have experience with cellular concrete in a commercial application as mass-backfill (15,000 cubic yards) for a newly constructed building where existing soil bearing pressures were poor.

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.