I also have two buy-and-hold rental properties and am passionate about exploring unique financing opportunities.Recently, I used a VA loan assumption to purchase an investment property at a 3.3% interest rate, which was instantly cash flow positive. 

I bought my first single family LTR earlier this year as a buy & hold, now starting to explore next steps.

If not, then I'd explore a line of credit, but that will also be a full doc qualification and you'd still have that variable interest rate.

Whether you’re just starting out or exploring your next big opportunity, there’s always something to learn here.

The last month I have been exploring house hacking options as an easy option.

Please assist me in exploring this approach. 

They have other nice benefits also such as not charging for appraisals if the deal doesn’t close, a great reputation amongst local listing agents with meeting deadlines/ great customer service/ getting the job done with no b.s. and they can often close in under 14 days. 

That's direction I'd advise exploring, not how to do it all yourself as an island, but as a facilitating power.

If you’re exploring your next investment, it might be worth looking at markets where price growth is steady and flipping opportunities are strong.

By fostering relationships instead of only chasing transactions, I’ve been able to tap into unique deals that helped me expand my portfolio without exhausting my resources.Relationships Across Borders: International and Out-of-State VenturesExpanding my network didn’t just open doors locally; it allowed me to explore international and out-of-state investments as well.