I'd talk to brokers in your specific asset class and market.Do you already own similar assets?

Your equity can provide the funds to make those improvements happen, increasing your home’s value and making it more enjoyable to live in too.Getting a Business GoingIf you’ve been dreaming about starting your own business, your equity could be the kickstart you need.

I feel like I can figure it out on my own.  

Run your own airbnb comps and see how your rates, pics, and amenities, compare to them.

I've brokered some commercial transactions and previously owned multifamily, so I wasn't entirely starting from scratch.

Keep in mind, though, that each lender has their own criteria for how much future potential they’ll factor in, so it might come down to some skillful negotiation and presenting detailed projections that don’t feel like puffery.Just be careful not to come off as overly speculative…lenders tendd to shy away from what sounds too good to be true.Anyway, I’m curious.. have you spotted any other investors in Gainesville facing a similar refinance puzzle and what kind of terms were they able to secure? 

Since I've owned just a few days over a year, I'm not a happy camper and have no doubt they knew this was going to happen when they took my money last November. 

Talk to a mortgage broker or lender experienced with LLC-owned properties before transferring ownership.

I am on the board of CFRI, our local REIA and I know we have dozens of agents and investors that have their license if only to list and buy their own properties, but could recommend some to you. 

Specifically, I am looking at partnering with an individual who owns securities (stock and mutual funds) having them take out a line of credit against their portfolio (SBLOC) at a low interest rate, and using that to purchase properties rather than using a mortgage.