However, I'm in the middle of a cash-out refinance of an investment property I already own.

Empty rooms don’t sell well, and you want your listing to stand out.

.✅ More Affordable for Renters – Competitive pricing attracts a steady stream of demand.✅ Built-In Community = Lower Turnover – Tenants stay longer when they feel connected.✅ Allows You to House Hack a Single-Family Home – No need to compete for pricey duplexes and triplexes!

I have a lot of drive.

Every dollar  matters when you're starting out. 

Secondly, how many doors are you managing?

The competition is fierce, so simply rearranging photos, swapping some in and out tells the algorithm that you're an "active" host and you'll be more visible on the platforms. 

This is tough to do with today's high prices and mortgage rates, which is why so many investors have slowed down or stopped investing until the market turns favorable again.Below is an example of a single-family home in Allentown.

There are still tons of MLS deals getting done regularly. 

Reach out to someone like @Dave Foster.