Is there something I need to do to enable this?

They should be able to point out something specific in the contract or in the law that governs the contract that enables them to take the action they're taking.

Knowing this will enable you to lock the right deals at the right prices so that your buyers will buy and you will have enough room for your paycheck.

Sooooo, is there another entity that will enable me to get a refi down the line?

I am looking to network with individuals in the real estate investing community in Austin and the surrounding areas to learn about their investing careers, the Austin market, and what has enabled them to be successful. 

The PACES (Providing Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs and Small business) Act enables a NC startup company to raise up to $1M via crowdfunding ($5,000 cap per contributing person) efforts.

:) A tip for those -  you can enable "Canned Responses" in Gmail by going into settings and going into the "Labs" tab.

The liability only enables you to purchase the asset.The asset is good, the debt is bad.  

It enabled us to stop paying rent month after month and build some equity in a building while producing extra cash every month.

The only value of a deed with a lien against it is that it enables you to not make payments during a foreclosure process so you can stay in a property longer than you otherwise would be able to when you default.