Please don't give me the classic "it depends on your goals and your risk tolerance" responses.

well here is a classic example of buy your primary first before the rental..

This seems to be a classic case of how to shoot yourself in the foot 18 times and still think you are sights are out of alignment.https://tinyurl.com/3ogco9qk

Classic cash out refi?  

This is a very common situation - a classic path for real estate investing (and probably the best way to go) is to slowly scale via conventional mortgages in your name, but when you start to hit around the 5 property mark, you begin to scale and the balance tips toward going with alternative financing options such as DSCR loans which allow you to take risk off the table (finance through an LLC), protect your credit report (you guaranty the loan, but shouldn't hit your personal credit) and you can scale quickly and efficiently (no DTI considerations slowing the scaling process down)

Purchase price: $285,000 Cash invested: $132,000 Sale price: $620,000 Contributors: Sean Barnebey, Victoria Loder Home is located in the North Slope historical classic neighborhood featuring vintage charm and lots of updates where they count!

Purchase price: $470,000 Cash invested: $180,000 Sale price: $819,950 Contributors: John Whitney, Katie Kepler Here is a classic Seattle Bungalow style home thoughtfully restored blending together transitional finishes & modern systems.

@Jill Jay Glad you are checking out the Classic City!

I guess to your point they do not have to be fair. i just read the e mail chain that's a classic.. for sure they are going to sell it to the contiguous owners as a FIRST priority its their constituents.. and since this was 500.o0 its not like you have any damages.. 

Sherwin has 2 better paints, the pro classic semi gloss white, sprays well.