Another option is to look into some funds as well that allow smaller investments. some are anywhere from 500-$10,000 minimums and accept non accredited investors (through regulation a+).If you ran numbers of a loan paying p&i at 10% but ot being able to reinvest the principal payments you realize how low your returns actually are. so yes notes are great but also understand that idle money for any investment is not fun.

Rates may still be high, but sometimes they’re more flexible with repayment options than a mortgage refi.Family Loan Structure: Since you have an existing interest-free loan from family, you could talk to them about restructuring or even adding onto it, if they’re open to it.

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.

You can often get better rates with a national lender, but the customer service is non-existent, communication probably sucks, they may ask for the same documents multiple times, etc.

Keep existing building ($850K appraisal) and build an DADU 2.

 @Sofia Komrskova The biggest selling point for me is access to the existing network of IMTR relocation specialists which would take years to build up on my own and I have had zero luck on BP getting any feedback specifically for relocation specialists. 

Sadly, it seems that cash flow on long term rentals with 20% down just does not exist in most desirable locations.

There are no existing structures on the land—it’s a vacant lot.  

I understand Vermont has slightly more stringent regulations to contend with but it would also be closer for us geographically and thus potentially easier to manage. 

That does not exist on wall street without an insane amount of risk and volatility.