I currently own 4 houses and would like to expand that to double digits along with possible larger units.

You should consider using all that equity to expand your portfolio. 

I don't think I would be quite as hard on it as you or John Reed, but it's easily the most overrated book amongst real estate investors in my opinion.

I'm looking to expand our business this year; more deals more flips! 

Gradually we are expanding to other rental platforms, but a stumbling block we have is keeping our calendars straight using multiple rental sites.

No doubt this because they've learned from experience and have acquired the knowledge and confidence to be able to determine their best course of action in a diverse set of circumstances, more so than when they were still callow and unsure of themselves.This is, of course, the opposite of "the average Joe" ("consumers") who decides slowly, if at all and changes his mind quickly and easily, sometimes even for "no reason" (peer / family pressure), and remains non-committal.Apparently, true entrepreneurs are less common than we might hope at times.

I am hearing bank does not give out loans (may be that easily) when we are asking it for investment purposes.

Then it peels off quite easily.

@Frank R.please expand more on that.."

I would be intrested in Dayton or ColumbusHi Allison,Thanks for your question.Our main focus is Toledo at the moment and we haven't yet fully expanded into the Dayton market.I think both Dayton and Columbus are great markets with higher growth potential than Toledo.Thanks and have a great day.