It's high leverage, high risk.

Thanks so much.my plan is absolutely to start smaller using the tips others have told me about —and to leverage my personal relationships in those companies to build trust over time (to be ready!).

I'm also not a fan of the 100% leverage on any deal.

If nothing else that is a strong reason for us to always seek external leverage. 3) Time - things can really drag out with the planning process!

My question is how can I leverage my 3 rental properties to cash out money for the remodel? 

I’m not an attorney or CPA, so I’m not giving legal or tax advice, but I’ve watched clients navigate 1031 exchanges by leveraging well-connected property managers and specialized lenders who understood the local quirks.

I also want high skin in the game, conservative leverage and reasonable fees.Open-door isn't a match for me (and an easy "no") because they don't have that type of experience.

So I used that equity and leveraged up.

From my experience, to succeed in multifamily investing, focus on networking through local meetups, online forums, and professional connections, leveraging your CPA skills to analyze deals and optimize deductions.

Scale down, explore passive investments, seek financial advice, prioritize well-being, liquidate assets if debt burdens are too great, and reenter the market cautiously, leveraging past experiences.Good luck!