What banks do you guys recommend that I can use in the US?

Quote from @Nicholas Dillon: Basic math on a napkin.When you cash out the equity, you borrow it from the bank.

Look at my post here : Property Management Banking (biggerpockets.com)Let me know if anyone has experience using especially their banking.

Any suggestions on how to cut to the chase with the bank?

One side is traditional rental and the other side I have furnished and have been renting as STR. 

I have a background working with banks, hedge funds and large infrastructure developers, and have been told my sales and negotiation skills could be leveraged in real estate, particularly in wholesaling.

Most banks won't finance you unless you (or a partner) will live near the home and can have a pulse on the operations.

The way I've traditionally used them (i.e., simply transferring from AmEx to Delta SkyMiles), they're only worth 1%...well maybe a bit over 1.15% because I also have a personal Delta AmEx which makes mileage tickets come at a 15% discount. 

I have since transitioned to Baselane for my banking and bookkeeping purposes.

Quote from @Kelly Bankes: Thanks for this info, Rob.