I guess the different strategies FOR ME would be.A- Find a lender that would actually do the refi and pay the tax.B- Sell a property and use those funds to lend as they would go back to the IRA. 

We are looking to do long-term rentals for a buy-and-hold strategy, starting to build up our portfolio and gain momentum. 

I wish I had the experience to use your strategy.

I'm open to suggestion regarding strategy and location and willing to put in more work for better returns, but I certainly need to grasp a better understanding of the process to get started across the border. 

Recommend talking to your CPA about this strategy. 

It would be wise to ask your CPA the capital gains exposure once this strategy is being executed.

I handle dispositions and tech; my business partner is more experienced with exit strategies and the finer points of investment.Hope this helps!

Keep in touch with your lending partners for each one so you can understand whether you need departure residence income to qualify for the next or not.Finally, if you're investing with a Significant other, I recommend considering a "leapfrog" strategy where you buy one, then your partner buys the next, and so on.  

Educate yourself with resources like The House Hacking Strategy and practice analyzing deals using tools like BiggerPockets calculators.

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: I have 2 very close friends who grew well beyond 2 rentals with this strategy.