Moreover, it allows you to set the terms of the lease agreement according to your preferences, which can help prevent misunderstandings and disputes in the future. 

Additionally, while rates aren't historically bad right now, they are higher than 4-5 years ago, and they will be even higher for you as an investor than they were as an owner occupant, which is what you were when you bought originally.I get that you are anxious to add to your portfolio, but that could be achieved without touching your first golden goose.Sometimes on BP, the push is to leverage every last spare penny, but that can be a risky game as the markets shift. 

Requiring raising preferred, probably impairment to early investors may happen.

It helps a lot with networking on here.Other than that, be a sponge and soak up as much content to learn the game.

If you're not sure of you preferred direction with your next property I would invest in understanding investing more thoroughly and read 5-10 books as well as speak to other experienced investors.

Please feel free to reach out to me and my team if you would like to come up with a game plan and build your buy box. 

Right now real estate is a different ball game.

Do you have a preferred type of property and price range you're looking for in general (knowing the costs can be different based on they market)?

There are other players in the game to compare with like Kenny Bedwell at STR Insights or Bill Faeth's coaching.

You need at least one handyman on speed dial (preferably more), a good contractor for the bigger things, roofer, plumber, electrician, cleaner, etc etc.