I need advice on how to scale my two (debt free) homes

[Kevin O'Bryan]

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read this.  I am newer to real estate investing and need advice.  I bought two rentals for cash.  I'm wondering what is the best option to leverage my ownership of these two houses so I can buy more (or be prepared when a deal pops up).  I'm rehabbing house number 2.  I'm not sure if I should contact a mortgage broker, a local banker, or a hard money lender.  These are small homes, 1000sq ft, 2 bed one bath.   Thank you in advance.