So I look to people like you that have achieved what I'm striving for hoping to learn the tools that will make me more efficient. if you are willing to share your framework that has led to your success.

@Cristin Rakestraw interest calculation and pay back period are two things I use often.

I think that is probably the underlining reason for the 5 year holding period. 

Investment Loans (My family is  not likely to want to house hack during this period after 6 moves in 8 years. 3.

You also need to factor in your hold period.  

We are overcoming cost issues through building larger and finding operational efficiencies.

You need to indeed figure out what it takes to be successful completely irrelevant of your skills or what you want to do, and then figure out HOW to get it, period.

@Thomas Helm a cash out refi restarts the 12 month wait period.

Mainly looking to just get the conversation started on how I can utilize what I have at my disposal in the most efficient and beneficial way possible!

If it was a written lease, there should be required notice periods written in.