Want to feel more prepared the next time I step into a dangerous place like the one I saw today. 

., as I am sure we all do, and look forward to taking the next step on this journey.

Your best move is to get everyone on the same page with whatever decisions are made otherwise you will never be able to take the next step.

I was still nervous with all that was going on.. and well by 2010 I was buying them at the court house steps for 20 to 40k each. 

One of the first steps to this whole process was getting an entity and a holding LLC set up for this business structure which is why I have that LLC.

The fact that you’re now considering the next steps with equity is a sign that you're ready to level up, but it's also crucial to be strategic about it.In terms of pulling out $500,000 of equity for new investments, there are a couple of key factors to weigh.

What specific steps did you take to enhance the property’s value before selling?

I know you mentioned credit + rental history but can you share exactly all the steps you go through and which tools you use?

I would absolutely take a peek at that appraisal for you, no obligation at all, to see what next steps for you could be. 

(side note, i am much younger than my profile pic makes me look :) but now its all about speculation, riding the price up and up, when in fact you can manipulate its price if you control enough of it, and nobody knows who controls what.And yes, you can spend it by going through several steps, and I am sure you can find other bitcoin aficionados that will accept it directly.