Preferably with 30 years fixed loans?

I had a plumber come out and he wasn't sure he could find where to fix it.

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?

Every property of interest must be evaluated based on current and future performance.Current ConsiderationsTime to rentRenovation Cost & RiskInitial ROI and cash flowPurchase PriceMaintenance costAcceptable area rental restrictionsIn an area that is doing well and likely to do better in the future.In the migration path of urban sprawl.Future ConsiderationsThe location has a track record of appreciation and rent increases.It physically matches the expected demographic changes for the foreseeable future.Buy what your “customer” wants to rent, not what you think is a good property.

Whether you’re scaling with DSCR loans, navigating Hard Money for fix-and-flip projects, or exploring other creative financing strategies, I’m here to offer value and insight.A bit about what I can help with:*DSCR Loans: Perfect for BRRR investors and buy-and-hold strategies, focusing solely on property cash flow without personal income documentation.

Easier to identify and fix. 

For example, if you want to eventually fix and flip in Orlando, FL.

I'm finding that purchasing properties to hold or to fix & flip isn't really the investment strategy that I want to execute.

Fix it up.  

anyomne who fix/flips,wholesalers,or other investors please reach out . looking forward to meeting any like minded people !