@Chris SeveneyWe need to cut down on the pre-bid initial DD time it takes to make bids on assets (noteproz seems to do that and Scott Carson endorses them).We also need an asset manager and a contact list and something that produce reports and something that we can upload our soft collateral to and maybe even have an interface or upload/download capability into QB.Thanks.

We always have to put 20% down or cross collateralize something they'll take for the down.

So one thing to consider is offering up a 2nd lien against one of your rentals to cross-collateralize with a new property.

Plus chances are you will not find a reputable lender that will front the money without some collateral.

Both were given as additional collateral.

See if you can use the first as collateral for another loan to you.

You didn't mention the collateral, but it can be at risk so be careful about using your own residence. :)

Was the house collateral for the note?

To clarify, I currently don't own any property or other assets that could qualify as collateral - In this case, I believe my only option would be to take out a small business (unsecured) line of credit? 

Instead, I focus of the economics and market of the collateral for a given request.