Using Equity in my Primary Residence for First Investment??

[Jeff Rossman]

Hey all! This is my first forum question.

I have about $50k equity in my primary residence, and was wondering if it would be advisable to use that equity to get my first investment home.

If so, what route should I take: Home Equity Loan, HELOC, cash out refi??? Is there another option I'm missing (I'm about as green as they come, so forgive my ignorance).