A tidy profit, plus confidence to tackle the next project solo.On the topic of self-directed IRAs: While they’re fantastic for gaining experience and diversifying into real estate over time, they can feel restrictive if your main goal is scaling quickly.Here’s what I’d focus on:Using Equity Wisely: A HELOC or cash-out refinance could unlock funds to pursue a flip or duplex without touching your 401(k).Partnering Smartly: Your realtor friend sounds like a great resource.

Take up the floor from inside the house and excavate the clay and replace it with something sandier that percolates better.

Sounds like a winner.. 

I see it that your first decision is; to scale (grow), to coast (doesn't sound of interest or else you wouldn't be asking these questions, right), to exit (cash-out) or to transfer. 

If your lender is requiring two, that sounds like that's their rule. 

That's probably sound advice for single family rentals or flips.

Sounds great Samuel, I am around and would love to connect. 

Hopefully this makes sense, but sounds like you are got caught in an assessment when you purchased.

Sounds like we may have a few things in common on that! 

It sounds like you are running a small management company for STRs?