Both properties have a substantial amount of equity that’s essentially sitting idle.Would it be a good idea to tap into this equity (through a HELOC, cash-out refinance, etc.) to fund future fix-and-flip projects or purchase additional rental properties?

I know I'm not the only one looking for this.Any ideas or suggestions?

Start by asking what the numbers look like. then ask yourself, do you and your aunt see things similarly or do you have very different ideas on the property? 

Would love to review your numbers and share some ideas before you close a deal!

And yes they pay 60% of your Mortgage.Open to share ideas any time we have a free network to meet like-minded investors in Miami.Luis Maqueira 

This will get you the name on the dog on record designating that specific animal as their ESA.Good idea -- AND ask for additional rent/deposit, unless there is some legislation forbidding it for a properly registered service animal.My humble opinion, all this "emotional support" stuff is simply BS so they can take their precious animals everywhere they go and not have pay extra.

Average rental rates, vacancies, competition, growth, appreciation, etc..Ive heard of scrolling through Zillow and collecting information by looking at properties for sale/rent but was wondering if there is a site where all of this information is easily accessible or any ideas for better ways to go about it.Thanks in advance!

Some ideas I've considered:Equity Buyout: Having another investor or my partner buy out my 40% equity.Seller Financing: Selling my equity and offering seller financing to the buyer.Selling the Property: Liquidating the property entirely and splitting the proceeds.Does anyone have experience with situations like this?

You can tell him the people on BP think it's not a good idea. 

I was curious if this is a good idea.