If one project slows down, others can keep moving.Stagger Projects: Start planning your next project while finishing the current one to keep your pipeline full.DSCR Loans: These loans focus on the property’s income, not your personal income, which can help you finance more properties.StrategyFlip and Hold: Flipping one property while prepping another for rental keeps cash flowing and builds your portfolio.BRRRR Timing: Since BRRRR is slower now, using DSCR loans to get multiple properties might be a good hedge.Good luck with your flip and future investments! 

It might because they don't want any random person just setup a property management software to make it look legit and using it to scam people (tenants)

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

During the slow season, do you personally focus on getting more rentals, focus more on family/personal life, or do you do something else?

If they've genuinely abandoned, you'll notice their clothing, personal hygiene, and things of value are all gone.

What appears to be great "curb appeal" to one person might be overwhelming to another. 

I have other HELOCs that were much easier to get both personally and professionally.

Do you rely more on the deal itself or the person behind it?

HELOCs are generally provided to properties that are held in the owner's personal name.Are your family members not interested in refinancing the property?

I don't know if they still do it but if memory serves a few years ago TD Bank would do a HELOC on a rental in second position but only if it was titled in someone's personal name.