I think it is fair to say that there is somewhat of a tradeoff between markets that provide positive cash flow on day one and relatively high appreciation-based markets.

Congrats on your success so far.Some random thoughts for you:- It might be difficult to tap the equity in the rental at this time given the current state of interest rates. 

But it would give you time to save up for the 20% on a refinance in 2 years or give you the ability to use any equity gained to refinance in 2 years.

The money borrowed from your equity comes with interest, then you have the new mortgage with interest.

It can be a positive for short term rentals (if in a good area) to be near the airport.

In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

A lot of folks that build and rehab wont pay for it.. they take the position they did everything right and it benefits buyer if you want it you pay for it.its not a huge cost . 

This allows participating in the $1.1 M equity with a ROI of 100% and on going 25% annually with the historical appreciation over 30 years of 8% a year. ( Zillow stated a 10.4 % in the last 30 days $251,361 ).

Using my slow days to fill work for employees and build equity.  

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential!