I have good credit, but not sure how to obtain financing with my current income so I am looking for financing options that don't require me to provide 2 years proof of income.My current plan is to do the following but would like a professional opinion before proceeding.

My biggest thing is with the options below, what puts me in the best shape to Grow/Scale?  

,You have two options after a 1031 exchange. 

Option 1.

Just wanted to do some research and see if this is the best option or if there are better deals.

I decided to give them the option to break their lease and leave, if they so choose, which they haven't responded to yet.My question is, has anyone dealt with a similar situation who may be able to give some advice on this?

One option would be if you cover a certain amount and if it goes over X  amount they need to reimburse you. 

Yes I'd agree, the next step for me now is getting involved by networking with local investors, mentors, and any potential partners.

@Samuel Metcalf- thanks   1) I would recomend getting a HELOC in place on your primary residence duplex  for  as much as  possible...this should be available for  free or a low  cost and the rate will be variable in the  8-11%  range ...prime rate +  margin of  1-3% ) ...the min payment is in interest only payment on outstanding balance   2)  use the heloc for the  remodeling  costs ...pay it down as  agressively as you can   3) on the  purchase of the investmenet  1 unit -  you are  allowed to put as little as 15%  of the price for your down payment ...the pricing you get for the loan will improve  as your down payment  grows so you might look at  75% /  80%  and  85%  ltv  options 

When I explored this option in 2020 my lender said it wouldn't be possible because of occupancy issues (building was not fully occupied), and DSCR.