TBH i think your best bet would be to have that 10% - 15% 'jr. debt' be from cash-out on another property, if it's an option.

In this strategy, maximize the units but all of the properties are now financed.For the veterans in this space out there, how would you look at these three options or option 4 if I may have missed one to maximize your returns over time? 

I understand that if I buy the property, LLC is the best option.

I believe most people (myself included) end up going the online route, and there are many well-reviewed options (and some on Groupon) for <$150.

@Sarah Kensinger Wayfair is great for finding options but if you do a reverse google image search you can often find where it actually ships from at a steep discount.

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Its optional on our part.

What are the options here?

Call the court and find out what the options are.