Quote from @Isla Arshad: I wouldn't start advertising it as a pet-friendly rental until you have a plan.

You could also explore HELOC options, which might give you access to the equity you've built without needing a full refinance.

Side effect, this gives you access to FHA should you ever find a property to use it on. 

HELOC: good for short-term use of equityAre there other ways to access equity in your home?

Lender had access to my savings account, DTI, credit scores, etc.I put 3% down and used the rest of my savings for the rehab.

Larger checks often want longer track records.  2014 founding doesn't cut it when these same investors have access to groups with 1998 founded companies, with more deals and similarly consistent returns.Co-investment: Larger checks often do require significant co-investment.  10% of equity is common.  

The forums are not for advertising yourself or marketing, that is against the terms.

It will increase the value even to investors, you just may have longer days on market when you want to offload because fewer buyers will have access to a loan like that. 

.: The company who advertised at our REIA was Beacon Recovery Systems in St.

There are plenty of neighborhoods where you can still get access to a pool for your guests.