On a separate thread do you have any recommended general contractors that are familiar with rehabbing under BRRRR budget restrictions? 

So access to MLS as well as good contractors/subcontractors, GC license, and general know-how regarding repairs/maintenance/building things.My goal is to buy & rehab my first property within the next 2-3 months, and another two deals hopefully before the summer of 2019.

That way you have the benefit of long term access to equity, without locking yourself into 30 years of higher interest-first payments on day 1. 

. - My wife and I refinanced to a first position HELOC to get access to 80% equity.

One way to access your retirement funds to put into your own deal is to take a participant loan from your Solo 401k, the loan is limited to $50,000 or 50% of the balance, whichever is less. 

They're ok to access money I find that rates are a bit higher and can sometimes take some time to fund.

Be prepared to wait several years before exiting the deal.2) Check the zoning and deed restrictions on both lots. 

While that my give you full access to your equity, give it some thoughts beforehand.

.- Only a few states restrict source of income from your allowed rental criteria.  

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