Any appreciation would just be an added bonus but I think stability is my main focus.

(Same difference to me).They just added some of the strictest laws I’ve seen since NYC.

We're buy and hold investors and will purchase in any market if the deal is financially sound, the rehab isn't too extensive, and the cash flow is immediate and significant. 

Point Breeze home values have been going up at an incredible rate over the past several years, I bought a triplex a few blocks from Ellsworth-Federal station back in 2015 and am very happy with how it has progressed.

I’ve written her an extensive text message and had a visa gift card i Usually give tenants.

Thanks for the quick feedback,Refinancing would save about 60k over the life of the new loan compared to the old load with the PMI, I also spoke with my current lender and there isn't much they can help with as far as the current loan other then refinancing, there rate seems high compared to a few others i talked too, so i will definitely shop around a bit. my next question i guess would pertain to these seemingly scam like letters i get and ads that pop up that go something like " under president obama you can refinance out of your current loan and cost you nothing if you owe less than 679,000" obviously nothing is free but are there programs like this?

We will still review with an attorney as we really liked a BiggerPockets post where someone recommended adding a list of incidental expenses that will be deducted from any deposit (well defined chargeable items vs wear and tear). 

That might be something specific lenders are adding onto VA loans but it does not seem to be a VA endorsed policy. 

Consider reaching out to TurboTax support and asking them as to what's involved when it comes to adding K-1.

The rehab is not to extensive so 6 weeks tops.