I find RE syndications to be a very good blend, between managing RE and passive REITs, they keep me locked up for 10+years minimum, so I don't (as a glorified Chimp with Wi-Fi) trade out of them at the wrong time when market gets scary, but they also generate REIT beating returns and as an LP in 35-36 deals I have no active role, so I can focus energy/time at my job, creating more investment income, and the tax benefits are beyond sexy. 

With a blend of craftsmanship and local expertise, they navigate construction projects seamlessly.

We were blending together the property management and asset management.

For me in blends asset protection with operational administration.I put a few properties in each series and don’t create a series for each property.

Our difference is we "blend technology with a handshake" - we leverage technology to deliver lower rates than our competitors, BUT we don't compromise on expertise and personal touch.

Of course, this depends on your unit blends... 3 beds are in HIGH demand.  4 beds are instant refills (and warrant annual rate increases).Hubbell CBRE puts out a rental report every year. 

You could also consider a HELOAN - you'd need to look at your blended rate to see if that makes sense over a cash out refi. 

The loans can be good options, though, if you are trying to achieve a lower blended rate or streamline your mortgage payment by just having one payment as opposed to several.

You are blending 2 income methods.

I would run the numbers on a second position to keep your first rate and the blended rate may be lower than 8.99.