Figured after got a few larger scale projects under my belt better options out there.

This way, I wouldn’t have to liquidate my holdings but still take advantage of the funds.

For some additional context, we are looking for a dog-friendly (not breed restricted) 3/2 (or larger) with at least 1800 sq ft in a Nashville suburb.

Refinancing your mortgage which is at 6% might be a good idea, but that will further increase your debt if you refinance for a larger amount.

So take it for what it's worth, but I would liquidate all of your RE assets and move them to a state that is landlord friendly (sane).You can still follow your 'cause', if you must...just not where you are.

childhood friend's home. they wanted pay off to move to larger home How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

if there is a bunch of quick and easy things for them to inspect and mark you down for they may not look for larger (more expensive) items. 

I just closed on a cash out refinance to take advantage of the low interest rates, going from a 4.75% interest rate down to 2.99% and although I technically have a larger loan, I'm paying less monthly for the mortgage!

If one of the agents has more experience in the rental market, has more carriers, can handle commericial Insurance (ie for larger properties), etc. 

Using that relationship to get the property under contract for well under market value, only to resell for a profit larger than your sellers commission is not allowed.