That is not uncommon, BUT asking the seller to do that likely means paying a bit more for the property.

@Caryn FischerI agree with Jaron, you should definitely have a consultation with your tax accountant and/or financial planner before you do anything. 

Anyone have success with Propwire?

At one point years ago, I toyed with the idea of owning giant apartment complexes in multiple cities.

Let me know if you have more questions—I’m happy to help!

This ensures you can provide them with a clear and accurate scope of work.

I strongly recommend getting involved with your local REI meetup groups so you can work out your pitch with help from other landlords.I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way without tone or facial expressions behind it. 

I have a bunch of emails going back and forth with them telling me no only for them to approve it less than a year later.

Quote from @Noah Wright: Absolutely, happy to help --Thanks!

Quote from @Fernando Martin-Gullans: Hey y’all, I’m a retail investor with 2 SFH rentals worth a combined ~$650k looking to utilize some of my stored equity to buy more out-of-state properties, but I’m not quite sure how best to proceed given that my interest rates are incredibly low (leaning me away from refinancing) and neither property is owner-occupied (which I believe prevents me from using a HELOC).