As the home sits right now it will cash flow about $100.00 to $150.00 a month if I self manage it due to tax hikes and the homestead tax credit not applying after it becomes a rental.

I'm trying figure out a way to creatively finance the down payment.

I had a long conversation with my PM last week stating, I would like this to be resolved asap (either payment or quick turnover).

My plan is to utilize the 5% down payment available through conventional loans.I would essentially mega-commute for the first year or two, working about 10-day stretches and then having equal time off, using my PTO strategically to gain more time off.

By far the best way to scale if you don't have a lot of cash is to house hack.

At 7.5%, it doesn't sound like hard money financing but you also have a very low down payment there around 5%. 3.

What if annual tax payments were made to keep it from going back to auction?

We have $100k cash right now and we're trying to figure out if it's worth it to put the cash we have into refinancing Property 2 based on income generated, decreased value, etc.

What do you folks use as online method (i.e Zillow payments )for rent payment which is free for tenants and no cost to me also.

While renting yourself, although technically not house hacking, I guess it could be considered living  for free if the cash flow from your other rentals pays for your current rent?