I was happy to exit quickly without losing too much.

Some folks have already given good advice, and I want to add a quick tip for how to get data on potential STR properties.

To achieve this, I’m planning to scale rapidly by performing a couple of syndications to acquire a larger portfolio.I currently have a portfolio of 17 properties, but to justify labor costs and create a sustainable structure, I need to expand quickly.

Need access to capital quickly without taking on additional debt.2.

Hi Kin,Three quick questions come to mind that would impact your situation.

I just wanted to quickly clarify what the $149/year cost for Lula includes.

It's just this week's "Get rich quick" scheme. 

A HELOC is certainly an option if you could pay it off rather quickly or else you'll end up paying a whole lot in interest layer one. 

Talk to a CPA for advice based on your goals.Reinvestment: Instead of paying off properties quickly, reinvest your cash flow into more properties to grow your portfolio faster.Rent Increase: Look for opportunities to increase rents or add value to your current property to boost cash flow.Consider focusing on multi-family properties for better passive income.

Multifamily Millions by David Lindahl is a good book to start with as well, although he grows out of the smaller stuff quickly.