This is a great forum with very knowledgeable members that will help to guide you in the right direction.There are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guidesAlerts can be really helpful too: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

Consumer lending seems to be more accessible for investors who are newer to the game and don't have large portfolios.

Second, its not liquid, you need to sell or refi to access that value and use it.

@Adam SharpIf you have access to the MLS, look up comps in the area that closed in the last 3 months due to the current velocity of the market.

That being said you are going to want to keep everything equal and access capital through the rental property.

With this platform landlords and tenants can have access to important documents, have insights on water/electricity and gas usage, have a better connection trough communication tool, have personal popups, and much more features that will be created.

HUD shall have full & free access to contract unit, premises, & all accounts & other records of the owner that are relevant to HAP Contract.4.

I have access to a tool that can help you prioritize the repairs/ improvements that you could make and what the projected return would be if you do it. 

we are currently under contract for a property under market value and can use some rehab. purchase price at 350k, needs about 25-30k of rehab. we have 2 ways to finance it. either take out a conventional loan with 20% down and pay for rehab, out of pocket is 100k (70k down + 30 k rehab), but this is money locked into the deal we can't access for much longer.

There are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guidesAlerts can be really helpful too: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts