Quote from @Peter Dukaj: Any insight on any loan products for purchasing homes at auction? 

I’m evaluating:1️⃣ Fundrise – Open to all investors, $1B+ deployed, low fees, good for smaller raises.2️⃣ CrowdStreet – $3B+ raised, focuses on large commercial deals, accredited investors only.3️⃣ RealtyMogul – $500M+ raised, REITs & individual deals, open to non-accredited investors.4️⃣ EquityMultiple – $300M+ raised, high returns, accredited investors only, mix of equity & debt.5️⃣ Yieldstreet – $1B+ raised, alternative assets beyond real estate, typically $10K+ minimum.Would love to hear from anyone who has successfully raised capital on these or other platforms!" 

I'm wondering if I raise the rent without getting in a bind? 

If the condition is similar to the market average but your rent is severely under market rate then I take an average between the current rent and the market rent and send them the following message 2 months before their lease is up (assuming you aren't in a rent control market),Dear Tenant,Some nice words and remind them that their lease is up within 2 months, please select the following options about their new lease, also mention that you are doing the best you can to maintain the rent as low as possible but with inflation, insurance and property taxes increasing, you have to raise the rent to keep up with the rising expenses. 1.

@Devin James  I'm straying from the question slightly, but personally if I was able to raise those funds, I would use it as a downpayment and get a loan for the rest. 

I already went a couple years without even talking to them.I have been slowly rising the rent like $50 a month every year but its still way under market value by at least $500 - $1000 a month.It is a old house and does have its flaws which is expected in a 100+ year old home.What would you do or how much should I raise it at renewal?

If you can raise money without stressing out completely, than go for it.

Raise phase 1 with a debt offering.  

Playing with the idea of syndication or private capital raise, but don’t even know where to begin.

He was paying $1500, and I raised it to $1535.