Hi Robert,Given you are looking to buy another rental (long term), a cash out refinance on the existing property would be a good play here.

However, ensure you understand the local tax structure and any potential future changes.Economic Dependence: While Albuquerque has a diversified economy, it's worth noting that government and military jobs play a significant role.

If you ever want to chat more about this... or if you're curious how these strategies play out in markets like Austin or Scottsdale... feel free to reach out.

There’s no real reason to jump into another market unless your goals shift and your current market doesn’t fit anymore—or if the market itself stops producing the results you need.Mastering one market and squeezing every opportunity out of it is a much better play than spreading yourself too thin and getting half-baked results in multiple places.

At this stage in my life, these equity plays are more impactful than holding onto a property for a couple hundred dollars of monthly cash flow.What’s your take?

Paid a top local esigner to come have a look and all she did was insult our cute little place that was doing just fine.....But I think where a designer could add value is by suggesting unique areas, like game rooms, coffee bars, outdoor BBQ/play areas, and stuff like that. 

So I used to work for a basketball tournament that played in Washington IL every year and so I often visited that town plus Peoria.

Income-based valuation only comes into to play once you get into commercial property (5 units and up). 

There may be other issues at play here that have little to do with a lack of experience at real estate tech platforms. 

I believe they played a role raising capital for these deals, but the language used on their track record implies they played a very active role in the sourcing, execution and sale of the assets, which is very likely not the case.