But I think it is dangerous to make such a guarantee. 

Here are some insights and potential options to consider:Policy Limitations: It's not uncommon for mortgage lenders to have policies that only allow transfers to an LLC under specific circumstances, such as if the property is your primary residence.

Any pointers on how should I run numbers to compare two cases.Case 1:  Rent home A, Buy Home B @7.5%, with potential refinance at 3.5-4% ( ifff thats feasible ) after 2 years, once the rates are down. ( i know high hopes , but I dont think 7.5% is the new normal ).Case 2: Sell the home, get equity out, pay the whole equity ( dont know if thats wise ) towards downpayment of home B, reducing loan amount to approx 320k. 

Make sure you have a solid team around you, and you feel comfortable evaluating potential deals.

I would love to connect with Multi family investors, developers, etc. to potentially collaborate with while building my network.

If you're hiring a property manager, then they should help place a potential tenant for you.

You are not going to find a deal; a deal comes when you recognize the potential in a property and then make an offer for it to become a deal.

The involvement of onsite management, often seen as a potential red flag, can lead to the property failing crucial qualification tests.

Am I passing up on potentially lucrative house hack deals because I'm taking too much out? 

You might also meet someone that could be a potential business partner.