I have invested via RealtyShares (essentially a disaster, although the equity seems have turned out better than the "safer" debt deals), CrowStreet (so far, so good), Fund that Flip (good experience overall), and PeerStreet (good experience overall).

@Parker Staten Rish yeah, essentially.

I don't think exchanging is your best option since you bought with a low down payment and all the work you have done has essentially set you up to buy the same sized building. 

What if you bought a house for 200k and only put 20-30k into it fixing up a bathroom n some other things that add value - then rent it out and refinance after 6-12 months - does this mean i'll get a smaller % of proceeds, but  still be able to pay off the loan, get my original investment (DP, CC, SC, etc) have tenants, and maybe just not profit as much off the refinance? 

I know some investors that have been adding bedrooms/bathrooms to houses, Opening floor space, doing short term rentals, etc. 

Essentially the houses in my area are "too cheap" but if I spend more on a "nicer" house in the 65-85k range, there is no money to be made.

Essentially you get paid as fast as your buyer can close.Just my two cents.Good luck!

I do not have a general contractor yet so I am not quite sure how much to expect as far as the remodel work goes as there are some significant changes I am making, adding sq. ft moving kitchen, bathrooms, exterior walls, removing interior walls, new roof plan etc. in addition to the usual new texture, flooring, paint job etc.Unless the preliminary plan is done, there is no way general contractors can bid on it but at the same time this being my first rodeo I have no clue how much to expect in this circumstances.

The spacious bedrooms each have their own custom bathrooms, while two ensuite master bedrooms are completed with a walk in closet, custom tile shower, and private bathtub in the master.

Debt is the cheapest money you can get—you are essentially saying that you want to remove someone that is willing to give you money at 4% interest (your lender) and replace them with someone wanting 10% to 14% (investors).