There has to be a simpler method. 

I'm going to start implementing your method to create a higher threshold and have that nice boundary where I know I will be comfortable with.I truly appreciate the insight, Nicole! 

My first question would be What is a good method you would suggest someone use to build credit starting from 0?

It's strange to think that "re-finance" is referring to ANY finance method, not just an existing mortgage

Finish paying off the house (around 4 months), then saving up enough money to pay cash for our first rental (probably 2-3 years), then use the BRRRR method.2. 

So we can go traditional lending.We want to flip and BRRR2-part question: For the rentals: BRRR- Is it better to take out a loan and finance the 1st rental and use the BRRR method?

Are there other methods to drum up interest to get this property sold?

I am using direct mail as a method to find off market deals.

Do I wait until it is rented to get it appraised and refinance it like the BRRRR method? 

The first step I would recommend is to get on the same page And set the goal. from there the path probably isn't incredibly different depending on equity on the house you bought you might try and refinance and pull money out for a down payment on the next property whatever property that is.alternate methods of buying another property would be things like seller financing hard money private money or if you have the means obviously cash.But seriously the best thing I can tell you is to make sure you guys are on the same page and pushing towards the same goal If you're not it's going to be miserable