WAS IS very popular strategy in Texas to non English speakers.

Refi: The piggyback HELOC is a good tool for quick access to capital, but since it's been delayed and you're already tired, it might be worth waiting for a combined refi and HELOC.

I know Baselane is becoming increasingly popular, but I want to make you aware of this ticking time bomb if you're using their banking services for rent collection - if a tenant reneges their part of the contract, they can literally collect everything they paid prior no questions asked.I'm working with Baselane to negotiate this issue, but they remain stern on their end.

I always say 'I don't care what cap rate I buy at, I care what cap rate I can turn it into'I built Market Analysis and Sales Comps tools for my local SoCal market that will let you analyze the current or terminal property & units, from wherever you get your deals from:Sales Comps & ARV estimate:Sales market analysis:Rental market analysis:Would love to discuss how to make your extension that much better!

Having that background knowledge from being a CPA will be a great tool as you get into real estate, as I am sure you already know!

I have seen what Hemlane offers and it seems like a great tool to use but like to know if better options are out there. 

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Next is use credit as a transactional tool.

Running detailed cash flow projections, factoring in their management fees and expected rent increases (you can use some of the great BiggerPockets Pro tools like the calculators to do this!)

CoC is an, all things being equal, comparison tool between properties.