. :-)  The idea behind owning free and clear when we begin divestiture is to both maximise cash-flow of those properties we hold and allow us to turn those properties we sell into annuities ... while deferring and mitigating capital gains inclusion.As for the personal residence, we paid that off, in eleven years, long ago.  

I am seeking private investment as a bridging finance to pay for the purchase while allowing more time to market my properties to maximise profit and was interested in what this site has to offer.I am expanding my Holisitic Health Business onto a rual property in the Hunter Valley vineyards in NSW and including Permaculture, sustainable living and natural building courses in addition to my classes and workshops I currently teach in Holisitic Health. 

I think a well versed accountant is the most important right now to ensure the first steps are executed in a manner that maximise our returns, and build a solid foundation.Thoughts?

If your goal is to create income don't invest in SFHs, move your money to multi units to maximise your cash flow.

There is no chance of the Lease holding company 'disapearing down the road at some point in the future' as this will be owned 100% and managed by ourselves (the 40 owners only) and I am sure that you will not throw it away, why would you when you all are in it for the same reason namely to enjoy your lifestyle and maximise your investment?

how can i maximise the dollars from this one piece?

To maximise your investment opportunities and to simplify your life your best option at this time is to do nothing.

If I want to maximise each available loan without going into jumbo loan territory ($424k limit) it would be ideal to find a property that costs around $400k with a combined rent of at least $4000 a month to meet the 1% rule.Where do these exist? 

Please note the word losses in the quote.http://www.worldbank.org/financialcrisis/pdf/levra...There are numerous informed sources that you could access that will have the same opinion.Leverage means using other people's money to potentially maximise your gains.

That is not investing it is hoarding money.Due to the opportunity value of cash the best/highest return will be made by spreading it around and maximising leverage.