.- get into real estate with a lower rate and lesser percentage down payment.

Then find matches for that product that you are able to buy at a discount. 

Quote from @Pete Galyon: Quote from @Collin Hays: I've been investing in the Gatlinburg market for 20 years, and I wouldn't rate it anything but so-so right now.

All in all my project we are proud though we fought through Covid and interest rates and have exceeded original proforma..

I had a QBO intro discount for 12 months then it went away :( Do you mind me asking what are the reports you need?

Also, is it a cash out or rate and term refinance?

In more established markets like Austin or Omaha.. from what I’ve heard in Bloomberg, guests value transparency as much as good rates.

Just remember, you can't close on the replacement property before selling your current one.Qualified Intermediary RecommendationsFor intermediaries, I'd recommend starting with some highly-rated national firms.

After buying this house, I partnered with others to invest in a duplex in the Wichita area.At the moment, I’m living in Tennessee, and I’m weighing two options: either selling my house and using the proceeds to buy a duplex in Overland Park or Wichita with my partners, or keeping the house for another 3 years, transferring it to our LLC, and renting out the entire property to maximize its rental potential ( $1400-$1600 ) I currently owe $200k on the property with a 6.5% interest rate, and my monthly payment is between ($1,700-$1800).

@Max Nathan there is no cash flow anywhere right now on small properties - prices and rates are too high.