Because of that I cannot transfer the properties to an LLC or sell them because these options would have a negative effect on my Japanese taxes.But I can refinance them (rate and term or cash out), I can get a HELOC and I can pay off the mortgages (this would free up Fannie/Freddie loan slots).

Or a local union offers you a slot and they offer you a training wage of $14/hr mixed between classroom and job-sites.

Strip clubs renting time slots to exotic dancers. ( Don't judge me, A girl has to pay off her student debt somehow !

I also have a drop slot in my building for checks, and allow tenants to drop the payment off at the bank if they want.

We're approaching that phase since we have 8 conventional loans and are keeping one slot open for a  new personal residence. 

I'd rather get a 120-200K property that cash flows and I would save and focus properties on that level until all 10 (or 20 if my wife goes back to work).I can look to the 60-90k houses once I get pass my Fannie/Freddie slots and have to resort to portfolio loans.

If I get a 3 night orphaned slot I'll lower my minimum night stay ( a pain on Airbnb, easy on Vrbo) since I can get $300 to $400 per night in the summer. 

Hate to see average investor tie up their 4 great mortgage slots on no appreciation assets only to make a few hundred bucks a month total cash flow if everything goes right.. ? 

I also have a drop slot in the building that they can put rent or any other paperwork/communications they need to get to me.

The property needs slot of work from new kitchen and bath to new windows, etc.