Should I sell or finance my investment properties?

[meanracoon]

I have four houses that I bought to rehab they have been rehabbed and I am trying to sell them. I need some capital to move on to my next venture and currently have no note on thes properties. I am wondering should I finance them to get the cash I need and then rent them out or should I just keep trying to sell them. Currently my partner is attempting to sell them for about 20 to 25k under their appraised value. If I finance them and pay him off and then rent them out the rents would cover the 4 loans any advice?