I own the property free and clear and i use the equity as part of my business line of credit.

With 40-60K in equity you could explore selling to reinvest but it depends on what deals are out there compared to yours

The industry continues to see consolidation, with private equity-backed firms actively acquiring, albeit at a slightly slower pace than the frenzy a few years back.

Traditional bank loans can be slow and have strict requirements, while hard money and private lending seem to offer more flexibility.For those who’ve secured funding before, what’s been your experience?

@Paul Lucenti  "I don’t believe there can be a bad asset - if something is lining your pocket and you are establishing equity, that really cannot be bad.

I use a loan servicer who processes the borrowers payment and then sends to me.

Hey @Brandon LaRose, do you have the ability to use a Margin Loan against a taxable portfolio, or a policy loan against a permanent life policy?

Someone else just told me a similar thing, to make sure that loans can be secured for the property. 

You can also do value add STR & Multi-Family Rentals by starting with distressed properties and using a bridge loan to acquire them with a lower down payment compared to a DSCR loan.Networking – Connect with local investors, wholesalers, and realtors in your target markets.

So it's a loan....You just detailed a loan.