However, some investors don't mind this strategy if they prefer not to put a lot of liquid in up front and plan to refi out within a few years of closing (which seems to be a great option with the talks of the FED reducing interest rates this year).It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.

Would love to connect with you and explain our options to advance your projects forward!

While I’ve considered cash-out refinancing or HELOCs, the high rates make these options less appealing.I’m debating between using cash to acquire more SFRs or diversifying into mixed-use retail properties.

Albany, Syracuse, Utica, OH, PA, etc.) for cashflow.The challenge in these markets is that demand is through the roof, and many properties either sell at the asking price or above the asking price (Suffolk's sale price average was 1.5% ABOVE the asking price).If I were in your shoes, I'd explore local and remote multi-family options before considering the mid-term rental route.All the best!

.- Cant do blanket loan as I own one of the houses in one llc and the other in another llc.Thank you for your help and I hope someone will have good options!

I have been told to stay away from lease options in Texas.

I Hope with this new perspective perhaps some new options have opened up for you! 

If they Counter, you have the same 3 options to respond. 

Hard money loans are another option for short-term financing, especially if you're looking at fix-and-flip opportunities.

When my loan was not going to close, it was one of the options that my broker and lender told me about and actually referred me to for a conversation.