I would like to pull out some equity from my primary property so I can start investing in real estate, but my house is in need of some renovation.

The house will be vacant starting September 2024. 

Robuilt has started a creative finance camp just for STR, and of course everyone knows about Pace Morby. 

I recommend starting there as the majority of your everyday materials will come from such a store and they have good return policies. 

Started with a house hack in 2017 and got to 10 units through house hacking before getting laid off from JPMorgan in 2019.

They dont always tell you this, but you'll find out once you start conversations.I went through this about 3 months ago, and so many banks passed me up.  

I am about to graduate from Stamford UConn with a Finance degree and hope to start investing in rental properties in either Norwalk or Stratford.

I will start loosing house depreciation advantage  after 2027.

You may also be able to connect with a local hard money lender to fund your rehab.For my clients who have exhausted those options, I recommend pursuing a refinance-rehab loan that could give you some cash-out to get started, while also funding your whole budget to be held in escrow.

I never lost the desire to start my own business and "work to live, rather than live to work".