Yes, you will have a higher rate but I think the more important things here are sustaining a little cash flow but accessing the equity you have.

If you’re trying to operate your portfolio from far, I really don’t see this being sustainable.

People get lucky all the time sure, people build systems around these methods that do get them deals here and there and when you pump enough money into them sure you will get regular deals but you have to pump significant money into this and it is very inefficient, tons of work and you will need a lot of resources to operate this.So only those ALREADY succesful will be able to sustain these efforts.

However, if you modify your strategy and have say $15k in liquid savings you can sustain for almost 2/3 a year, and if you find another job, you can even invest those liquid funds at an opportune time.

Then narrow your search to something that resonates (say you want to become an inspector).

Unless you're seeing a "teaser rate" to get you in the door, no bank right now is able to sustain a a rate in the 5% range. 

The respectful, patient approach resonates with me.

Hardly sustainable.

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