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.

It just doesn't make sense.  

I always have been a fan of investing in a place that makes sense on paper and your heart.

Saying, It was more logical and made more sense""Then they tenant that he moved into one unit was himself.

Thanks, Elliot Edit: This really doesnt make sense at all.

I'm getting the sense that your heart is really wanting an STR?