That was super fast. 

Market is not generally fast moving so having a good agent is key. 

I am patient, diligent, persistent, driven, a fast learner and adaptive.

We have done tons of non-occupied flips too (fast method).

Banks will take too long for most investor properties- especially in cities like Atlanta where the property will sell fast (and the seller wants their money fast). 

Also, check the water meter to see if it’s still running when no one is using water — that can help spot hidden leaks fast.

Take a single, don't try to stretch it for a double or triple when you aren't that fast.

(The other scammers are from posts here on Bigger Pockets from people with similar situations as mine) McMann Commercial Lending, Walter Trock & Michael LanzaGenie Investments - David Hughes and Mike ConnerSilversky capital out of Lubbock, TX.Jerry Yang and Guatam ShahSmartZip - Smart ZipAmerican Money Loan ServicesTom Vanderlaan.FLIP AND FAST LOANS LLC.Also read this post.

So there are no hard fast rules on that.

Either1) your startup takes off and you can distribute profit fast enough to pay off your debts, or2) you find another source of $100,000 a year (which barely even starts to pay down the $300k, but might provide a better chance for a better loan), or3) you BK and possibly lose the rental houses to creditors (hopefully not, but we don’t know how they are held), or 4) you sell the houses, take the tax hit, work with the IRS on a payment plan whose interest will be much lower than your CCs, and focus on the startup.