How do I use my first property to buy my next?

[Eric Bate]

I bought my first duplex in Minnesota in October, 2016. I lived there for a full two years, and then I moved to Chicago to be with my gf/fiancee. I rented out the unit that I was living in, so it's fully rented now.

Rent roll = $1,975/mo

Zestimate = $217,231

Remaining Principal on the loan = $105,165 (30 yr-fixed, 3.625%, no PMI)

I know I could sell it. I would get the capital gains exclusion on the unit I lived in. I'd rather hang on to it if I can, though. How could I go about tapping the equity to buy another property down here in Chicago?

Thanks,

Eric