However, this introduces a level of risk to the equation because now, as has been mentioned, instead of going to $0, you could end up negative big time! 

Just as there is times of buyers market, sellers market or level market, there is times where it's a SFH market, Small Multi market, and MFH market. 

Curious to learn options for ease of set up and $ hard costs (Think about it like Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, with Tier 1 being "just fine, it works" and Tier 3 being "Pro-Level with Pro Prices")Thank you! 

Crypto is reaching a feverish level and they need new customers to feed the frenzy.

Its certainly not "guaranteed return" - thats a word to always stay away from in real estate (in finance or even investing in general)high level - its because HMLs are going to be secured by the real estate, meaning in event of default, the lender can get the property to be made whole - somewhat trust is involved, but thats the main mechanism behind it

Regarding property management, utilizing local property managers can save you time, and using PropStream effectively for filtering properties by distress level and location will certainly help with finding stronger deals.

My challenge is that the equity is siloed in a high number of properties which complicates our ability to draw against it and leverage that for operational and investment purposes.Do you all know of banks willing to work with investors and able to underwrite at the portfolio level, rather than having to apply for and open HELOCs on a per-property basis?

That's one reason I hang out on BP - most people in my life can't appreciate the level of work it took to get to this level.

Many investors choose a profit-sharing model for true equity partners, often splitting profits 50/50 or based on the level of their contribution to the deal, but ensure everything is clearly defined in writing to avoid misunderstanding/miscommunication. 

The effort level is lower to sell than to BRRR, because you don't have to rent or refinance the property.