@Tom Stevensonyes, when I BRRRR I typically use my own cash for the down payment, and a hard money loan for the balance. 

If not I don't like this as the payment will sky rocket after the 0% intro period.2.

In short, I want to learn about how to draft my strategy for my region for value ad investments and find team members that I can trust and depend on. 

The key is to have a trusted GC and property source.

Horse stable in the middle of LA, 20 acres 1/2 swamp next to major airport in Florida, church with 6 acres in the middle of town, contact bank Trust departments and let them know you want to buy.

Look at the values of your 2 properties, consider any outstanding debt, calculate what your payment might look like on a cash out refi, compare that to current or potential rents.

Quote from @Viji Venkatachalam: Trust is important in this scenario .

Do not trust their sales pitch. 

The note investor who thought that even after he sold the note he was still entitled to collect the monthly note payments. 2.

Establish a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT): By placing the property into a CRT, you can receive a charitable deduction, defer capital gains taxes, and receive income from the trust.