Quote from @Daniel Tanasa: Another option is to get a small cash out refinance from the house you plan on fixing up, if is in financeable condition, and use that to fix it up, while still cash flowing.

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I feel like the seller would wait and I could just buy it in cash since I do plan to refinance it anyway and pull out the equity once I’ve done some repairs/upgrades.

Multi-family real estate is something I am planning on doing after I graduate college and eventually full-time. 

You may not feel the need when you own just 1-2 properties, but it may be more relevant if you plan to expand. 

Your realtor should be the first source of guidance.For anyone here to provide you some guidance, you have to be more specific on the ask.There are always many things to consider when planning for different strategies.

We've developed a solid plan to continue growing, but I’m looking to create systems that will enhance our efficiency and help scale our operations.

The six month cd isn’t the point my understanding is that I can’t just take out the HELOC, I need to actually use the money for my plan to work and a short term CD seemed safe and reasonable 

The longest delay is the floor plans. 

Now i'm planning on being around 85 units end-of-year.