Specifically, we're trying to understand how the most sucessful Broker / Lender relationships function, and what they look for in a partner.Thanks in advance for any thoughts or connections!

Pull out the $140K and purchase your next property while renting the first property. 

Like Matthew said, you need to have specific goals.Where did you get the mortgage at $2800?

I am wanting to purchase a vacation home, and also rent it out when we are not there.

@Nick Sansivero I will preface this with the fact that I have a legal background, specifically with estate planning and asset protection.

While duplexes may be limited to specific areas zoned for multifamily use, single-family homes with ADUs can be found in a wider range of neighborhoods, including more desirable, family-friendly, and high-appreciating areas.#2 More Privacy for Tenants:With single-family homes and ADUs, tenants get the advantage of more privacy and independence compared to multifamily properties where tenants share common spaces.

Here’s the plan I’ve come up with, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on its feasibility, potential risks, and any improvements you might suggest.The Plan1.Pay Off Mortgage: I currently have $170K left on my mortgage, and my goal is to aggressively pay it off in the next 1.5 years.2.Establish Emergency Fund: Before making any big moves, I’ll set aside 6-12 months’ worth of expenses as an emergency fund.3.Extract Equity: Once the mortgage is paid off, I’ll pull out the equity from the property.4.First Flip: Using the extracted equity, I’ll purchase another house, fix it up, and sell it for a profit.5.Reinvest Flip Profits: Instead of buying another property immediately, I’ll use the profits from the flip to renovate the original property, aiming to increase its rental income and appraisal value.6.Reappraise and Extract Equity Again: After renovating, I’ll get the original property reappraised and extract additional equity based on its increased value.7.Purchase Rental Properties: With the additional equity, I’ll start purchasing rental properties that offer positive cash flow and have growth potential.8.Leverage Equity Strategically: I’ll use equity from the original property and any new properties while maintaining a healthy loan-to-value ratio (LTV), ideally around 70-75%.9.Build Rental Portfolio: I’ll focus on acquiring a mix of property types (e.g., single-family homes, multi-family units) to diversify my investments.10.Focus on Cash Flow: I’ll prioritize properties that generate consistent positive cash flow, ensuring that rental income covers all expenses, including mortgage payments, maintenance, and management fees.11.Long-Term Hold: I’ll hold properties long-term to benefit from appreciation and tax advantages.

But when I have an appraiser come back with comps from a year ago from when I purchased the building and then they refuse to recalculate based off of recent comps, I'm not going to be interested in working with that person again.

Setting aside the potential for improved ROI for a moment, here's how the (over-simplified) numbers look to me personally.If I were to buy 50% outright, that would be 22k net income / 340k purchase = 6.5% CoC ROI.

I live in FL but do all my investing OOS , avg 15- 20% NET caps based on cash purchases.