@Rahul Bhatt,Have you discussed combining them all into a commercial package with a big enough lender?

I'm wondering what "rule of thumbs" people use (knowing that every deal is unique).

This means getting a quality list, sending unique mailers and being consistent with your mailings.

Think of it as a learning experience.If I was in the same situation, I would look to do the best cash-out refi I could, and take the proceeds and combine with what else you can scrape up and use that for the downpayment on the next place.

I work full time as a teacher, have income from tutoring, and rental income.I am looking for an accountant that knows real estate taxes inside and out that can help me file this year's taxes and also advise me regarding my overall investment plan (loan payoff vs. saving for second home; acquiring another mortgage with my unique financial situation, etc).Any contact information would be greatly appreciated!

And if you happen to come across the unique situation we need as flippers then that'll be great too. 

Or pull some equity and combine with other financing? 

Unsure what others have run into (term wise with their retirement account) but I combined that with my HELOC to purchase a home cash, rehab and rent it out.  

I am in a rather unique situation of knowing a small group of people who is interested in investing in real estate, have money, but no time or wish to put in any work themselves.

We have since purchased 4 other homes (1 with land, 3 that we moved) and an additional 25 acres that we are using as A combination of long term rentals and air bnb.