I would consider the cost of extracting your equity from the FL property by sale and then compare that to pulling equity by way of a cashout refinance.

I just do not want to take this possibility off the table if it could help us really get moving in terms of number of doors we have rented out (a 2/3/4 door rental is an exponential increase in our cash flow, compared to the single family home we are planning to buy first). 

It’s free and that is one way to get free listings.judical states also have to file a lawsuit and you can search civil suits or contact sheriffs offices to get the calendar and listing for foreclosurespaying for a site is all in one and maybe worth it compared to how much time you are spending searchjngif you stay in one area then I recommend what I mentioned  

What markets have been stable for multi-family w/consistent strong rents?

Talk to both and compare.  

This is such a personal question no one can really answer it for you, call around to your local CPA's and compare.

One thing we, as humans, are consistently bad at is predicting the future - especially when it comes to political and economic shifts. 

It is also better than what I would have received for a comparable lot in other locations. 

Anything smaller may not attract larger investors or offer the economies of scale needed for profitability.Design Style: BTR developments often consist of attached townhomes, usually with features like garages and a more upscale design to appeal to renters looking for something between an apartment and a single-family home.Location Factors: The success of your development depends heavily on location.

Those are tiny, tiny obstacles compared to where this process succeeds or fails, and that is with the contracting.