However, don't have any of those loans anymore (most paid off).The only thing I do that you don't, is use trusts, and love them and they have saved my bacon a number of times.

just a thought.. there are some in my area in northern utah and they are SUPER helpful.

My thought behind it was to simply get rid of debt and take on less risk  sure, if you are deleveraging across the board but if you are going to turn around and buy a new property with leverage that does not make sense. 

I'm always looking to connect with other investors interested in my market.

I'm looking for an experienced contractor to partner with on my first full flip; I own two properties and have done minor renovations to those properties but this is my first full flip with a full rehab so I want someone with experience to assist as I learn the ropes.

My partner brought the 25% downpayment.  

Hi, my name is John SibleyI'm located in the gulf coast panhandle of Florida.

I was thinking about pulling 100-150k out of my house (currently owe 150k but worth 600k) to buy something to rent.

Brian,Please re-read my response.

However, I typically like to make a distinction between my parents assets and my own, simply because doing so provides me more satisfaction when I succeed.