It is a lofty goal with no easy path to accomplishment, but what you describe seems unlikely to accomplish the goal.Note most people on this site are RE investors.  

Quote from @Waruna Yapa: My goal is to find competitive rates and fees.

The goal is to set up and or buy smaller portfolios, or sell the entire brand which we have created.

I would consider both your short term and long term goals when buying the property.

My goal of refinancing was simply lowering our monthly spending to reallocate towards future investments.

After spending 25 years as a Software Engineering and Product leader, I’m now exploring the world of real estate investing (REI) and looking forward to learning from all of you.My goal is to leverage my current investments and savings to build a real estate portfolio that will eventually allow me to transition away from my current career.

What are your goals for 2025?

How I handle them is typically not well because I am not as swift as I should be - this is when having a PM is so valuable.Whats your goals/vision for 2025 Fed?

I’m currently going through the process of getting a HELOC and feel confident we’d be able to fund a purchase using that but using PML has ultimately been a goal of mine and would like to incorporate it into one of these purchases if possible. 

Our main goal is to ensure we’re properly protected.Additionally, should we allow pets in our STR?