However, if you'd like to continue to grow your portfolio and use your own funds (instead of OPM), then I would tend to say take out more than the 50k in order to fund future purchases.

I told the manager I've managed a portfolio of short-term rentals and that my previous landlord allowed me to do it and loved that it created an incentive for me to take exceptional care of the property.

Quote from @Chris Anderson: My wife owns a portfolio of 2nd position mortgages we are looking to leverage. 

Hi Nicholas, It sounds like you’re in a great position to scale your portfolio!

As my portfolio grew, I became laser-focused on the work in front of me.My wife and I own Cozy Co-Host LLC, a short-term rental management company based in Atlantic City, NJ.

Then when you have some sort of portfolio and your face and name goes around, you naturally will attract people who will want to work with you.

If you’re keen on keeping your stock portfolio intact, leveraging your home equity via a HELOC or home equity loan could be a smart way to keep that diversification going. 

As my portfolio grew, I became laser-focused on the work in front of me.My wife and I own Cozy Co-Host LLC, a short-term rental management company based in Atlantic City, NJ.

I have 2 duplexes right now and looking to add more to my portfolio.

To mitigate risks, I strongly encourage getting a home inspection to fully understand what you're buying.If the property checks out, this area can be a great addition to your portfolio.