Maybe I shouldn't have paid off my rental....

[Emanuela Hall]

A couple of year ago I paid off my rental with the cash out from my home refi (lower interest and saving $ for paying it early). I'm not sure if it was the best financial decision but now I'm looking to buy another rental and have some money put aside for a down payment. I was wondering if I should use my own money or maybe use the rental equity instead... or there's even a better option. Thank you