I recommend you doing a Google search "mentor + biggerpockets" to get more, or use the BP search bar.

Buy a property (preferably under market value by a noticeable amount)Rehab the property and add value so the ARV (After Repair Value) is higher and more comparable to properties in the areaRent out the property and create monthly cash flowRefinance the property with the new ARV and hopefully get most of your money back Repeat using the money you just got backDavid Greene's book is a must read if interested in this

It was with @David Greene and his BRRRR strategy.

However I’m getting stuck on the Refi stage, I’m not an American Citizen, I am in the process of applying for a green card......

Nice work, @Brian Green! 

Barring total disaster I can pay off the amount over 5 years but it puts a wrinkle in my plans.

If you decide you are interested in looking out of state, I would definitely recommend reading David Green's book on out of state investing.

don't think you can 1031 your personal resi.. that's why we have the 500k exclusion which for us west coast homeowners who have enjoyed massive appreciation its the best tax treatment in the USA in my mind bar none.. 

Barring a dramatic change in law, I would expect this method to help real estate investors avoid the “LLC lending problem” for the foreseeable future.

Red is sold, green is still active.