Plus, it's cool to meet new people and have your eyes get opened to new perspectives and possibilities. 

Older homes are harder projects. 4) Make up your lack of experience with other strong compensating factors like good credit, liquidity, and a solid game plan. 

Interest ratesWith the cooling inflation reports, the Fed is expected to start cutting rates in September.

Money out, money in, no liquidation needed to get cash.

They tend to attract big companies, hospitable systems, cool downtowns with good restaurants, lots of events, and are usually a 1-2 hour drive from a major metro and airport.

cool. 

Liquidate all properties? 

There are some cool local meetups where you can connect with more seasoned investors.

If I have to hold off a bit more for prices to cool, I will.

Based on what you've shared, I can definitely relate to your goals, as I specialize in helping investors like you scale their portfolios with strategically selected properties.Financing & Expansion Options:Given your current financials, here are a few paths you could consider:HELOC or Cash-Out Refinance: Tapping into the equity of your current property could give you the liquidity needed to acquire more rentals.