It's imperative to learn the numbers to get a realistic idea of cash-flow vs. selling. 

My main goal is to get to that "next step" and use these assets to leverage 5+ multifamily, apartments, or cash out refi's to spread out into additional SFHs. 

Purchase price: $585,000 Cash invested: $73,000 Our first Airbnb Property, bought for $585,000 and has not appreciated much since we bought it.

Although I prefer multi-family because it cash flows better.

@Brandon JusticeIt sounds like you have a good business plan to move it forward into cash flow positive.  

Purchase price: $290,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Single family residence in an extremely fast growing community.

My goal is to at least have positive cash flow while I build equity in the investment property.Has anyone successfully purchased a buy & hold with this strategy?

I wouldn't be selling in this market personally, so if you don't sell the SFR and you really want to do this, a DSCR cash out refinance on the triplex, or a hard money 2nd is your only option to get the liquidity needed to make this move.

And then while it’s in the process you provide your QI will all the cash needed to finance the property.

Probably their contract says they could do the same to you, just returning your earnest money as liquidated damages.Now if you were a cash buyer, that all might have different consequences.My 3rd thought is discuss this with your new employer.