Every court starts with a rebuttable presumption that everything is a security unless it's not. 

With a 30-year amort and 10-year IO options - as well as ability to get rate down quite a bit if you have long-term horizon (5+ years so don't mind prepay) - the rates/terms and monthly payment will likely be very attractive.Others too have done the DSCR Portfolio Loan (Blanket Loan) refinance option too (refinanced the 10 properties that are under conventional into one blanket DSCR Loan and start the process back from 0 on conventional), however, given current rates, don't see it a lot currently since the refinance would typically mean racheting up interest on those

Why wouldn’t you start with food control?

Start a real property management company and run it like a real business and you’ll get clients! 

@Reed Jackson Would love to chat with you about house hacking!

This way, you're not locked into a long-term commitment and can start looking for a new tenant.

Francis, If you haven't, start establishing a relationship with some lenders in your area.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

You could start your search by reaching out to lenders, brokers or other investors you meet at REI meetups.

Where can I go to borrow money to give the contractor in order to get the project started?