Learning from these more seasoned investors will help you jump start your investing much faster than just trying to start completely by yourself. 

The someone  probably needs to be a seasoned investor.

I think there is a seasoning period on that though (2 years maybe), so that may not solve your immediate problem. 

Do you know what time of year is the slow season?

Rates/fees will generally be higher than conventional financing.Thanks Dan, is there a seasoning period? 

As tax season is right around the corner, is it better to wait until after I file? 

When I get stressed (which happens to newbies and seasoned investors alike), I try to take a step back and remember my goals and why I'm doing what I'm doing. 

There are plenty of portfolio banks that would be happy to lend you money, especially since you seem like a seasoned investor.

maybe thru the spring, so you can put the house back on the market come "buying season". for me if i was in your shoes, that's how i would go about it. however a few things that are variables, what are your current financing costs?

I work full time for a community bank in their commercial loans department, B.S. in finance, and bartend nights (just entered out slow season, so I’ll have more nights available).