I would like to pull out some equity from my primary property so I can start investing in real estate, but my house is in need of some renovation.

If those houses were on the open market why didn't regular buyers buy them, too much work?  

This is a duplex and this will be the first time I am renting both sides since I was house hacking.

I’ve heard many success stories from co-investors who’ve ventured into this market over the past few years.

We spent too much remodeling it and dropped the price too quickly in a softening real estate market.

I have been looking to up my marketing and extend my reach.

They often have off-market deals that might fit your criteria better.

Really don't want pet-pissed walls at my houses. 

Many lenders avoid these deals due to the low resale potential, but I'm curious if there are any loan products available for this price range, especially in markets like the MidwestAlso, does anyone know if any lenders are bundling multiple low-cost loans to meet minimum loan thresholds?

Looks like some good opportunities coming for investors in the Miami condo market.