I’m looking into the flipping market and trying to understand more about it since that’s what I want to focus on and do in my life.

Sometimes, especially if you have another project in sight that you could roll the proceeds from the flip into a larger deal, maybe that will be the best move for you.

Another possibility is looking into a home equity line of credit (HELOC) on your personal residence, which could help you tap into available equity without a large lump-sum repayment upfront.

Your best option may be to increase the rent to cover the additional expense.

Or I would recommend looking at out of state investing. 

What is the best option? 

best of luck on your journey

Quote from @Jared Goldwasser: I live in Los Angeles and am looking to purchase my first investment property this year -- interested in single family or duplex units.

I do my best to be the intermediate between the consumer and the seller, simply by bringing awareness to a buyer's potential.

They work in a super unique niche and are the best at what they do.