I've done a lot of research into this and believe this is for me, but am getting some roadblocks when it comes to funding requirements and my buy box not aligning.

I am now 29 and wanting to grow at a faster rate- and also ensure that I am making smart moves, rather than just grasping at whatever a bank will give me.

Leave your funds alone.

@Adedotun Kembi Most lenders will only lend a total of 65-75% on a rental and at much higher interest rates due to the higher risk.

You have to have confidence and the Sponsor needs to build a relationship with you if he wants to be sure you have some insights into the risks of the types of deals you would be funding. 

You could use the sale of your primary and the sale of your investment property to fund the purchase of the land and the beginning of construction. 

In a climate like this with high rates, probably better to use a Heloc so you keep the lower rate of your 1st lien.

It helps estimate ARV, rehab costs, and potential returns and offers funding options.

Board collected those funds and put them in Operating instead of Reserves.

I have clients though that I fund that have built some incredible portfolios. 2 of them over 250 SFRs that I funded for them and they refinanced and paid me off..