If you really want to roll out of old employer account it is probably easiest to move into new employer account provided their selection and fees are reasonable. 

What comes first, "Spend enough money to get the ball rolling or do a small deal, then a bigger deal then bigger yet deals?

I plan on taking out a HELOC to access the funds for purchase(s), and I'd love to do multiple properties so I can get this train rolling.

That said, you could roll those out-of-pocket costs into your DSCR and get paid back on the refi. 

RAD just “rolls over” your failed investment into some new offering.

The rents shown from the rent roll are super low and NOI could easily grow by 20k+ based on comps in the area.

I’m here to learn, grow, and connect—with savvy investors, knowledgeable realtors, and contractors who know their way around a renovation (bonus points if you’ve got patience for newbies 😅).Lynchburg’s got potential, and I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and turn that potential into profit—with style!

Use this first deal to learn the ropes, then you can roll equity and experience into larger 5+ unit properties using creative or commercial financing.Good luck!

Or rolling it into a rental?

My original plan was to do a 1031 exchange and roll the equity into two other investments.