My plan was to start selling a house or 2, in maybe 8 months once the tenant pays down the mortgages a bit more.

Don't let it stop you from investing in the future. in the meantime, how much personal cash flow do you have to pay the mortgages?

Pay them well.

Until then, I still have the capability to take a sizeable line of credit to which I can use for the mentioned BRRRR strategy I chose the buy and hold strategy for several reasons:1.

Note that CA tends to have higher tax rates so if CA taxes $10k of rental income sourced in Ohio at a 9% rate, but you only paid, say, 4% to Ohio, maybe you'll get a credit for the 4%, but you're likely still paying the 5% differential to CA. 

After you review these numbers you will be able to see if your goals are in line with what the market will deliver. 

You just have to take your time, have a sharp exacto knife, and make sure to line up each sheet properly. 

Used equity lines for the acquisition and funding the repairs.

Taking into account both immediate costs and future rental revenue, this analysis will assist you in deciding whether making the renovation expenditure is in line with your financial objectives.Second, you have choices when it comes to finance.

If you have one tenant renting the entire unit, that is another story; however, there are some bills if they don't pay, you are responsible for.