Quote from @Bruce Schussler: A lot of Podcasts and Youtuber's say to cash-out refinance to keep rents balanced with payment; (PITI) then use those funds strategically to re-invest either in more real estate or just put into a high interest bearing account or money market account...Here's some of my thoughts and comparisons;Cash-out refinance with new loan so rents balance with payment:- The cash-out refinance is 100% tax free- The funds can be put into a money-market account off-setting a portion of the interest charge of loan- The loan balance gets eventually destroyed by inflation- The liquid cash eventually gets destroyed by inflation - The interest on the new loan can be deducted from the rent income- The refinance costs are 3-4% of the total- There is less equity in the property and LLC that can be attached in case of a lawsuit- The break-even on cash-out refinance with current interest costs on the new loan is around 12 years Vs.Paid-off property with positive cash flow:- The positive rent income is 100% taxable minus only depreciation and property tax- There is more equity in the property and LLC that can be attached with a lawsuit- The break even is not until after 12 years at today's interest rates- There is a rate risk in today's inflationary environment where interest rates on bonds keep rising*It appears to me that the cash-out refi is in the best interest for a property investor; (Dave Ramsey would strongly disagree!)

I went to the ATM to today to see if I could just start withdrawing my funds from the account that way but since I have several virtual accounts with funds in each one and baselane only issued one debit card for the "main" account, it won't let me pull the funds from the additional accounts.

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Considering all the factors in today's real estate market, how would you guys recommend investing this money? 

That's hitting the 2% "rule", and if you can maintain regular rent on that you've really hit a home run in today's market.

Hell, someone sent me an update today on sec8 payment standards in MSA where sec8 is paying dang near $4kmnth!

I've settled today with my family at a cozy and comfortable rental where we have power and water, and wanted to respond first to thank all of you for your responses -- I'm so grateful for the kind words and information.

I highly believe that in 10 years a purchase made today in San Diego area will look good.  

Quote from @Nolan Ring: Today I reached out to 3 different lenders in Northern Idaho about FHA loans for small multifamily properties (2-4 units).

But in reality, reinvestment risk is real.In rentals, in today's market, there is basically no cashflow available after a BRRR and you introduce tenant risk into the equation and any longterm hold will have pretty continual maintenance.