These are stores that buy from multiple manufacturers and then sell to contractors more or less exclusively. 

Two of my properties hold approx. $75k each ($148k total) in equity. Both were purchased with a conventional mortgage (same lender) a little over two years ago and are privately-owned (no LLC).I'd like to leverage as ...

I find a lot of clients do not want their credit pulled multiple times by different lenders. 

@Jason DiClemente I love that you are involving your children in you investing!  

And another question - I am now in a multiple offer situation and put in an offer for $3K above the highest and best offer. 

You can list multiple properties on Airbnb with the same address.

Guidelines from Fannie Mae:-Calculation of Reserves for Multiple Financed PropertiesIf the borrower owns other financed properties (determined in accordance with B2-2-03, Multiple Financed Properties for the Same Borrower), additional reserves must be calculated and documented for financed properties other than the subject property and the borrower’s principal residence.

About a week later the seller came to my RE agent and said they had multiple offers and to send highest and best.

I am involved with all aspects of the company.I have come to BP because I am looking to network with/learn from successful real estate investors.Real estate interests:Flipping Spec homesRentalsI also have my construction supervisors license.

I haven't explored condo conversions or anything like that as it involves a more sophisticated market understanding that I don't have yet.