Since you're not looking to make it a full-time career, you might consider passive investment options such as investing in real estate syndications - this GP/LP structure as a limited partner, allowing the GP to earn you a return allows you to invest in real estate without the day-to-day responsibilities.

I stuck to it and it has treated me well over the years.I did not start investing ( other than buying a home to live in) till many years later..

That is tight leverage for an investment 2nd position loan.A private investor might be willing to do it, it's not going to be cheap at all & will be short-term money & will not be a line of credit to take out at your liking.What is your rate on the 1st?

You would then have two loans, one on your home and one on the refi to access the equity on the investment home.Why not just use the refi cash out from your home loan for future deals? 

Why borrow against an investment property at a higher rate than you can against your primary?

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

A duplex is a great way to start because that renter will help with your monthly out of pocket costs and it's a convenient way to get into real estate investing.

I have been investing now for about 3 years in real estate, and I'm finding it harder, and harder to find deals for my clients and myself that work.  

Been investing here for 9 years.

@Benjamin LingoWe, my partner and I have been thinking about some big moves with investing.