I think the answer likely falls in this: what does the market call for in that area and type of home, and what are successful PM companies doing to reduce vacancy rates? 

I would also advise looking into a commercial loan where you do a "Blanket loan" and consolidate 3-5 properties into one (1) commercial loan that does not report to credit.If you refinance to take cash out the rate will be higher but rates will be back down in less than 3 years so its not a long term rate change.

We had 85%+ occupancy and higher than average nightly rates, and our financials supported our sale price of $417,000 in October of 2023- the highest selling condo in the entire complex.

Yes 100% pro-rate the rent.

There's < 2 months of seasoning for the purchase, cash into the deal is ~$975k w/o rehab (minimal planned so far - turnkey), purchased the property for 35-40% below assessed value, 825+ FICO, and would optimally like to pull out $975K-$1.15M of equity.Main scenarios we've thought of to accomplish this are: 1) structure sale of property from SMLLC to self and secure 30-year new purchase financing on deal (unsure if legal and tax implications if above initial cost basis)2) delayed financing (LTV restrictions a concern)3) cash out refi (seasoning concerns)4) DSCR (seasoning and rate competitiveness concerns)5) one of the above plus a HELOC, personal loan, etc.?

Purchase price: $185,000 Cash invested: $45,000 Purchased as a primary SFH with low interest rate.

I should’ve mentioned that we currently have a 6.875% rate and just looking to refi into a lower rate because we want to take someone off of the mortgage, came across someone who offers a lower rate and curious if anyone else can match that rate.

Conservative ARV is $350,000 and when interest rates decrease, it could be worth North of $400,000.

It honestly is the only way we can still acquire property in this high interest rate environment.

Trying to get the better rate at closing or general appreciation?