I have noticed potential agents/tenants tend to avoid going to homes where there is a current tenant.On the other hand, does the increased marketing exposure help get it rented without vacancy?

There are so many details behind the general explanation that just comes to you naturally as you research and get to understand it.You can start by using the search bar at the top of the BP website and type in a keyword like "BRRR" or "BRRRR" (sometimes they use 3 Rs, and sometimes 4 Rs).

Increase value and maybe hold or refi out.  

On the other hand, if the area is known for mold and moisture due to the proximity of the ocean, and the house didn't have mold when the tenant moved in, and nothing is leaking (i.e. from another unit) and the heating/cooling system works, I would imagine it's either mother nature or the tenant that is causing the mold now.

Increase value and maybe hold or refi out.

Here are my current options (beware, some of these may not make sense – this is my first time so I don’t know the difference between smart/stupid moves yet):A) Get property appraised and get a HELOC to use as a down payment for a property with FHA loan (2-4 Unit)B) Hope home value increases and sell when the equity >= a down payment on a 2-4 unitC) Remodel property and sell when the equity >= a down payment on a 2-4 unitD) Remodel property, Get property appraised and get a HELOC to use as a down payment for a property with FHA loan (2-4 Unit)E) Save money and wait until market rent >= cashflow, use HELOC/saved money as down payment for 2-4 unitI’m thinking option E is the wisest move but I want some other opinions to see if there's a faster way – any insight is helpful since I’m just learning.

This MIP is $1,476.00 over the next year (when it falls off naturally in 8/2019) that is only benefiting my note holder. 

With rates moving higher, it is likely that your rate will increase in the future.

Hopefully something we can live in for a couple years and then turn into a rentalSingle family home w/ 2 bedrooms and over 1000+ sq/ft so we can add a 3rd bedroom to increase valueSingle family home w/ unfinished basement and separate entrance - we'd consider finishing the basement to create a downstairs apartmentAny takers?!

We bought a condo in Tacoma, WA in 2013 that has seen a significant increase in value.