Now, is that equity mine, and would I be able to use it to get an equity line of credit ?

The rents in the area are in line.

I would also have 1-2 bed rooms to be able to start renting out if I bought the condo.

I was thinking along the lines of keeping 4 months of gross rents as reserves at all times and a goal of getting my portfolio to 65% debt to purchase price.

You can work with a mailing list broker to get recommendations - it shouldn't cost you any more than the on-line systems.

After using Wells Fargo for my last two properties that I’ve successfully sold for a profit, using conventional loans, it is taken me almost a week to get from the same person I’ve been talking to for the last two houses to tell me that yes, in the security vehicle a.k.a. the mortgage there is indeed one line that says that I intend to occupy the house for one year. 

I have a potential wholesale deal lined up but I have an out of state buyer who says he’s interested.

I’ve had WAY more damage from leaking water supply lines than intention tenant damage, most horro stories are just that.

Leaving our oversized master bedroom for a triple bunk bed for the kids, and the sitting room space (divided by a privacy curtain) for us to sleep. 

Good listing agents will always have a lender lined up for a wonky property.