The question is whether or not the benefit of getting the third property without any additional cash out of pocket is worth increasing our debt. 

it depends on your learning style.  

In addition, attend REIA meetings and study.

Even if you engage a broker, you should still shop around an additional couple lenders yourself (if you have the time/energy).Freddie SBL loans cap at 50 units, so you won't be able to take advantage of that program (unless they can somehow make an exception), but there are still great Agency (Fannie/Freddie) programs that would work. 

It will take talking to a lot of community banks if you don't have additional funds to showcase liquidity reserves and a higher net worth, as the loan will be full recourse.Partner up - combine your equity with a couple other investors to have 30% equity ready for that $1 Million property. - Tim

I was able to find a couple of people in my local area that really opened the door for me to additional contacts. 

Additionally, I would absolutely connect with a wholesaler.

Recently I helped my landlord by doing a simple kitchen and bath reno which has now helped him cashflow an additional $200/ mo. 

(credit cards, cash, additional borrowed capital)-What are the biggest mistakes you made when starting off in the fix & flip arena?

Then she wanted to replace all the blinds to the style she likes (she did say she can pay for it), and she tells us that she has lung disease (she is 65, retired and has a court order where her ex-husband paid her significant amount on monthly basis).The realtor who has been on all the communication above told my husband she felt this woman would eventually bring a lawsuit to her and my husband.