The current market definitely has some great opportunities for strong ROI and equity growth.

Alternatively you can do the LOC (line of credit) on it so you can retain the home but are definitely subject to today's current rate environment.

Welcome to BP, you've definitely come to the right place!

While I can't prove this definitively, the posting behavior strongly suggests this isn't coming from a typical satisfied customer.What's interesting is how this latest post is carefully crafted to rank well in Google searches for people who are searching for education on land investing.

Thanks for all the advice, I'll definitely have to research more as I go about how to build out my portfolio and whether I want to pay down the existing loans or buy more.

I would definitely suggest looking up the new ordinances that have been put in place here.

thanks for the info guys @Shawn Mcenteer can you tell me more about house hacking  and @William Halick i'll definitely be reaching out 

These will definitely be helpful to consider especially the insurance in my area of SoCal where companies are leaving and prices are increasing. 

I would definitely take out the equity of your home through other means and keep the solid rental. 

But for someone thinking about scaling and possibly repeating the strategy in multiple markets.. say, Austin or San Antonio-going the investment property route might provide more long-term flexibility.Have you noticed lenders trending toward stricter definitions of “second homes” versus investment properties?