This allows you to access funds while keeping your existing mortgages intact.Second Mortgage: Explore lenders who offer second-position loans on investment properties, though rates will be higher.Cash-Out HELOC : While traditional banks often restrict HELOCs on non-owner-occupied properties, some portfolio or private lenders may offer HELOCs for investors.With $15-20K in liquid funds, look for deals where you can negotiate terms:Seller Financing: Negotiate lower down payments or interest-only periods.Subject-To Financing: Assume the seller’s existing mortgage while covering the down payment.Lease-to-Own: Lock in the purchase price while using rental income to build equity.

And yes, that’s half the type.They miss the other half, which is not only active investing, but in many ways mirrors equity investing more than traditional debt investing.

I live outside Philadelphia and I have a lot of activity in the Poconos.   

Could you send me your email (feel free to format it like “name [at] domain [dot] com” to avoid filters), and I’ll send you the link directly.Also, I’d love to hear more about your background:How long you’ve been in property managementIf you’re currently involved in multifamily investments or looking to expand into that spaceWhether you’re exploring tools for your own portfolio or considering something broaderLooking forward to hearing more and seeing if there’s a fit!

ACTIVE real estate investing is an ENTREPRENEURAL activity, which means RISK - REWARD.IF - you’re happy with passive type lower risk investments, your spouse doesn’t have to “be your partner” - as long as they’re comfortable and cognizant of the risks.If you dream of an ACTIVE real estate investing career - it may work only if your spouse is SUPPORTIVE, and willing to accept the risks, which may include the possibility of being wiped out in a 2009 style depression. 

@Chris LauerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I am not sure why I haven't explored all of this sooner!

You can break it out by general RE activities and material participation.

Give me a buzz if you'd like to explore this scenario further.  

NMLS call center said they have no problem with it but it strikes me as odd that the MU4 filing requires you to disclose other 'financial related activity'.