Should we cash out refi and buy another?

[Brian Raike]

BP Community,

I’m hoping to get some community advice on a deal set up.

Background: my partner and I have owned a rental property for about five years. We’ve always had the intention of cash out refinancing into another property once the time was right.  Right now we have the equity to do it. We both work W2 jobs and don’t use the income from these investments. Goal is extra cash flow in retirement for financial freedom.

Dilemma: the cash flow from the property right now is roughly $1300 per month.  Once we refi, cash flow for both properties combined will be about $1400.  This is due to the  increase in mortgage rates and house prices.

Pros/cons as I see it:

Pros: two appreciating assets versus one; as rents rise, we’ll make more net income.

cons: less cash flow, double capex, double maintenance.

Anyone mind letting me know your thoughts?

thanks!

Brian