I’d look for ways to increase your income: side hustles, 2nd job, start a small business, etc. and decrease spending to boost savings.

For every 5% down more you put, the rate generally decreases.

Additionally I have been seeing lenders decrease their underwriting requirements to attract more BRRRR investors.

-Did turnover increase or actually decrease?

If you are using the same lender on both the purchase and refi, they should be able to decrease their points to 1%, same goes for title companies.

After they see the full benefits (decreased living expenses, appreciation, debt pay down from your tenants, depreciation), then their mind will change :)What is the business plan transitioning from HH#1 to HH#2?

@Kelly Schroeder,So long as our government keeps printing paper money, the purchasing power of the dollar will decrease. 

Thank you for sharing that POV. but that is not a good option for me as I travel a lot and It will significantly decrease the quality of my life to live the burbs of texas.

 $1200/month fall seems more than a seasonal decrease.  

Maybe, the tariffs will decrease deficits and the need for federal borrowing.