If the deal is good enough (i.e. has meat on the bones), investors usually have no issues obtaining financing via hard money, private money or other lending options.Your experience will likely be similar so I'd recommend spending time/effort on finding and negotiating deals.

But I will see what I can do :)Small residential multifamily in the South Bay is usually scarce.

Usually the appraisal will include a 120% increase over what you put into it so in this case you can expect an increase in value of about $60k over the purchase price

I am usually at double that or more. 

Now keep in mind these banks are usually lending on Experience first capacity second ( your cash) and credit score last and least important.

They can take out enough for a down payment for the next house and a little extra to put into savings as a "What if" fund maybe 3-6 months PITI based on the new home payment.

As long as it’s earning a required minimum return, why sell and then have to find another investment, usually with more risk and less return?  

I’m not sure I want 2 extra loans though or 2 tenants instead of one.

It’s usually a friendly place with a lot of elbowing for attention.The other type of coach provides "one on one" coaching that takes you through the process, by the hand, and helps you actually buy properties, like the way we coach.

Thanks for the extra detail @David M. - the other part of this equation is that I'd eventually like to buy another property where I am now (I'm currently renting).