Look at that option, pencil out the numbers and see what makes sense, still flipping and getting hit with a PPP or convert to a rental and hold it.  

I'm currently exploring real estate investments, which led me to discover Bigger Pockets.I'm new here and just exploring to get a sense of things.

Currently a majority of the existing mixed use buildings have the commercial space shuttered with the owners just biding their time until the real estate prices make sense for them to rent out or sell - or they are just asking way too much in rents for any businesses to survive for very long.

It just wouldn't make sense, right?

We sent over our cost analysis and the reasoning for our offer and because the numbers made sense, the seller agreed, and we got a great deal overall.

Own one home currently 1,770sqft 3bed2bath. 15yr fixed 2.625% -- Mortgage +  Escrow $1650/mo, worth $365k, owe $135kTrying to buy a $400k home to move the family into, but keep our current home as a rental property.Considering refi, heloc, or home equity loan to access equity for $80k down payment.Would rent my current house for about $2,100-$2,400/moCan someone with some knowledge/experience tell me what's the ideal way to access my equity to make the most investment sense?

As far as savings accounts I’m not sure why you would need a bunch of those but if it makes sense to you then go for it.

The area offers a strong sense of community, increasing demand for housing, and significant growth potential.

The area offers a strong sense of community, increasing demand for housing, and significant growth potential.

That makes sense.