That tells me that the lenders have a very positive outlook for first time home buyers.

There are so many C+ changing to B and beyond neighborhoods now in the city where a $130 - $150k price point will get you a +positive cash flowing SFH with growing equity in a city that is in a having a rebirth. 

Sometimes it’s the smartest move to gain liquidity and to secure your position with your remaining properties.

There are many nuances to the liens on properties and in some instances you could be buying a note in a second position that actually doesn't give you the right to own the property above the first position.

You are no where near being in a position to put in offers. 

Yes it was , I have had this loan for 7 years now, they are growing the company from one into a RIET of 4 different businesses and the goal is going public once the company is in the right position.

I run sum numbers for you please see comments below before refinancing and post refinancing .If I were in your position, I would approach it as follows:Initial Investment Assumptions: Market Value: $360,000 Purchase Price: $360,000 Equity: $0,000Financial Breakdown: Hard Money Loan (LTV 100%): $360,000 Interest Rate: 10% (30-Year Amortization) Monthly Payment: $1,995Upfront Costs: Origination fee (1%): $3,600 Closing Costs (3%): $10,800 Renovation Costs: $10,000 2 Month of Carrying Costs During Renovation: $5,390Total Upfront Required: $29,790Total Capital InvestmentPurchased price $360,000 Upfront Costs $29,790Total: $389,790To make this investment work, you need to rent the whole property for at least $3,165/month, refinance it let say after one year with 5% interest with a traditional mortgage.Year One Rent: Monthly Rent Income: $3,165 Monthly Rent Losses during renovations (2 Months): -$6,330 (-$527/month distributed over 12 months) Total Rent Income: $31,650 per year => $ 2,638 per monthMonthly Expenses: Hard Money Loan Payment (10% Interest): $1,995 / per month interest only Property Tax (Assuming $3,000/year): $250 per month Property Insurance (Assumption): $100 per month Utilities (Hydro, Gas, Water): $292 per month Assuming 0% Vacancy first year Assuming 0 % Repairs & Maintenance first year because unit has been recently renovated Total Monthly Expenses: $2,637Monthly Net Cash Flow: $1Post-Renovation Refinancing Strategy:So far, we’ve purchased the property, completed renovations, and rented it out.Next, you can approach the bank for a refinance to consolidate your initial investment of $29,790 plus your 360k debt into a mortgage.

I've never seen a turn-key property in the Bay Area where you will cash flow positive in any meaningful way.  

Angel Oak has a suite of 2nd position products.

I'd say if you saved maybe between twenty to thirty thousand dollars, you'd be in slightly better position.