I found a bank who would work with me and the SBA and the deal happened; I got the loan. 

On the contrary, uncertainty is the breeding ground for creating wealth.The core of the issue is whether you are willing to step out of the traditional investment framework and explore new business models and market opportunities.

Getting over 5% return when using their banking partner so working to transition all my properties over for rent collection.  

These properties appeal to students and low-income renters, especially if traditional housing is limited.

Credit Union, Brokers, Banks (all have different advantage & disadvantages). 

Now that we are 10 days from closing, I am talking to loan officer to get the Closing Disclosure so that I can know the exact cash to close (I need to move money from brokerage to bank account) and he is mentioning about 2% IPC limit. 

I contacted Buildium and they confirmed they do not offer credit card tracking, but offered a workaround which was to set up a credit card as a bank account, and when there is a balance it's just always negative in the bank account, and this would allow you to track individual purchases like it was a checking account.  

Our economic system has inflation, which favors the banks, baked into the system.

Not sexy as Lexington but bank account is the ultimate measure of success

That first deal after a break can feel like a big leap, but it sounds like a great opportunity.On financing, seller financing, private lenders, or portfolio loans from local banks could be worth exploring if you want alternatives to hard money.Excited to see how this deal goes for you.