You can buy a bit of time to wait the high rates out by going with a interest only DSCR loan to maximize cash-flow and refinancing in year 3 after rates have dropped. 

Wash all the windows to maximize natural light, turn on all the lights and blast the AC if it’s warm out.

For me it's maximizing Return on Equity.

Yes, the most important thing I have recently learned from read this amazing book is to minimize death benefit/maximize cash value and select Paid Up Additional Insurance.

As a real estate investor, you will be responsible for identifying potential investment opportunities, analyzing their potential return on investment, and making decisions about how to allocate your capital to maximize your profits.

., likely running par with current inflation numbers)* Since this project is likely getting ‘blown up’ due to the commercial designation by the county, we’re now considering alternative designs to maximize the project.

However, I would maximize my returns if I could do a 20% down payment instead.

Since you can afford to pay 966.00 per month, and we're talking about 'velocity' here, let's maximize this by continuing to do so every year until payoff. 

The main reason we opted for tankless was to maximize the space in a small utility room.

You can always overpay, but aim for the best deal to maximize your profits.