Your wants definitely come into play since you intend to house back and live there at least for a while.  

And if your SO cares about you and your future together (again assuming SO is significant other) then he/she should understand your desire to make your career a bigger priority and seeing you less in the meantime.I vote stay put at PM company because in the long run, where you are now is the better play.

My previous 3 BRRRR's were all done conventional and technically I have no skin in that game.  

I’m a licensed agent in NJ and NY with Keller Williams - Let me know how I can help so we can get you in the game!

Of course location plays into the decision.

What factors come into play?

That one piece of advice or info can be a game changer.

Now it’s a waiting game.

Its a numbers game. 

No 2 years tax returns, months of statements, $700 appraisals, $1200 lenders title insurance, large origination fees or waiting 45 days with fingers crossed.The other advantage is refinancing is much easier on you and the property and if you bought with SF below market value, the value will come into play after 6 months.