I'd recommend reaching out to a bunch of local lenders to tell them what you're looking for and your situation.

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I'd be happy to help if you think that I can be a resource.

I'd guess that this is fairly standard. 

I'd also like to ask if a gift of equity could apply towards a DSCR loans down payment?

I'd recommend you watch it. 

I'd then repeat this process every 12-18 months until I had a reason to stop.Concurrently I'd be trying to increase my W-2, or 1099, income as much as possible, as soon as possible.

If I want to avoid tax and go the 1031 route with a BRRRR, I think I would get all my money out of the deal, but I'd just be holding on to a property that doesn't cash flow anything since it's a single family. 

I'd tell them you will buy it and install it, however, their rent will be increased $X a month to cover the fact that you've now supplied a washer and dryer. 

I've sent you a connection request- I'd be happy to connect you to some people.