Have Equity, Want to Grow Need Advice

[Matt A.]

Hello everyone! I bought a house back in 2015 paid it off last year and bought another in 2021 half paid off. First house is worth around 200k the other is around 450k. They are both located in Texas. So I have around 400k in equity. Bought both at right figures (I think). First for 90k second for 280k. I want to get more aggressive and buy more and scale in time. I contacted some lenders but did not really make much progress because of their fees and costs. I dont have good credit. What would be the best path to go from here? 

Thank you in advance for answers and thoughts.