Seeking advice on what to do with equity

[Mike Hamil]

hi all,

i'm new here..been browsing for a while though! i currently have four duplexes and one home in austin(all with tenants) and have pretty good equity..i'm trying to figure out what my next step would be to take everything to the next level,i have a decent positive cashflow..property tax hikes have cut my profits down by over 50% the last couple years..i'm in my 30s and i'm not sure if i should just keep building equity and then invest years later or get started now..i'm not sure..i haven't really followed the market too much as i've been busy running an online business..so i'm in no rush..but i am interested in meeting people with knowledge ..i'm open to around the country as long as it looks good to me..i look forward to spending more time here and learning from experienced investors :)