Especially a meet up on private lending, ADU additions are discussed regularly (new attendees looking for money for their ADU additions without being aware that no one there will lend on ADU additions).  

By structuring deals with regular refinancing, you can unlock the equity in your properties and access capital for future investments.

Louisiana is also a very landlord friendly state and that doesn't hurt either.I have been looking at the rental data in New Orleans lately and it seems like there may be a surplus of rentals available, most likely due to the STR rules causing people to switch to regular long-term rentals.

Look at using a regular line of credit at smaller banks.

Then I wait for their responses and see their body language. 

This is why it is important to look at the market regularly and maintain an understanding of what prices are doing.When you are actively marketing a home, I recommend looking at the market every day or two.

Regular Conventional? 

Sure if you dont have your own 3-5% down payment then yes use DPA if you really want to buy.After going over the pros and cons typically our FTHB'ers or first time home buyers end up getting a gift or bring in their own 1-2% down + 1-3% gift and end up with 3-5% down payment and borrow at regular FHA/conventional rates (avoid the DPA program rates).This is actual experience.

However, be prepared for the properties to meet certain health and safety standards, as Section 8 housing requires regular inspections.5.

Just curious, do you have a regular bank - like a Chase or US Bank or a local bank in addition to Baselane or do you just use Baselane exclusively?