@Evan Thomas AndriolaDepends on the proeprty/tenant Class.Class A: we usually recommend newer/nice appliancesClass B: we recommend used appliances because tenants don't take the best care of them.Class C/D: we do NOT recommend appliances because tenants don't clean, leading to so much caked on food/grease it's realistically not cleanable.

Take your 50k and get a 15-30% return on it unless you’ve hit your financial goals.

Here’s a breakdown of my numbers:Primary Residence:Estimated Value: $340,000Remaining Mortgage: $187,000HELOC Balance: $76,000 (fully utilized)Remaining Equity: $77,000Rental Property #1:Estimated Value: $110,800Remaining Mortgage: $60,000Equity: $50,800Cash Flow: $375/monthRental Property #2:Estimated Value: $215,000Remaining Mortgage: $115,000Equity: $100,000Cash Flow: $350/monthOther Income:$1,500/monthMy DilemmaI'm considering taking out a Home Equity Loan (HEL) on my primary residence to:Pay off the HELOC (eliminating the variable rate risk).Use the remaining cash for a down payment on another rental property (~$150K purchase price with 20% down).Estimated cash flow: ~$150/month in year one.Alternatively, I could save up for the down payment instead of leveraging more debt.

Quote from @Simon Walker: Quote from @Andrew Syrios: Could you "split the difference" so to speak and go back to work for yourself but limit the number of clients you take on so you only need to work 20 or so hours a week?

It was full of action taking steps and serious how to's.

It takes too long. 

Unfortunately, this process takes time and is not something you can rush.

That takes courage!

What would it take for you to become an expert? 

This may take the form of a second deed of trust if the funds are being used as a down payment on an investment property with a conventional loan.