I’m not sure how to leverage that aspect of things  in my current scenario. 

Successful agents build systems and use leverage to scale up.

But still lets you take advantage of the roi scale of leverage (and risk) with the other properties.

Are you providing value to the sellers by educating them on the market?

But what you are asking is the same as asking how can I increase my leverage and my cash flow at the same time?

The properties were bought with 100% leverage, so once the loan for the down payments are paid off in a few years, the cash flow will increase pretty dramatically. 

They will be notified of being tagged so that they can jump back into the conversation.Have you looked into commercial multifamily (5+ units) for more leverage?

I realize leveraging your primary is usually not advised - but I have plenty of equity even in a 50% market crash, and am in a strong market (SF Bay Area)Appreciate any advice!

I'm a newbie investor trying to get started on my first property, but I'd like to meet with a local Nashville mortgage broker who is investor friendly and is familiar with cash out refi options so I am completely educated on all my options before purchasing my first investment property.Any recommendations for Nashville mortgage brokers who are familiar with cash out refi/RE investors would be fantastic!

After educating the seller (they have some knowledge of OWF but slim), found out they were burned on a land contract with a Condo years ago but said they are interested in being creative with the deal.