This could be a way to guarantee a steady stream of income while still working on higher-margin deals separately.

I am going to DM you separately.  

Sounds like the whole separate website is needed MNDPockets which is a totally separate paradigm from buy 40 out of state rentals in Cleveland to replace your W2.  

Look at your personal resident and the rentals separately.4.  

Put the want need wish emotion down and step on it like it was cockroach.  

We can definitely explore options for a mortgage on your $350k property to fund both your current renovation and the purchase of your next investment property.For the new property, we can also consider a separate mortgage to cover its purchase and rehab costs.Regarding the rural location, while it may limit leverage to around 65% of the property's price/value, we can work within these parameters.Given your equity position and experience, I'm confident we can structure a solution that meets your needs.

But the concepts apply across a wide range of topics, so I'm posting my TED talk separately.1.

One thing I forgot to mention, typically there is a separate SOL on the note vs the mortgage with the note having a shorter period. 

I would add Emotional Intelligence.

There are also separate plumbing inspection plans available.