You might want to consider doing a house hack to help you qualify for more.

I'm considering making an offer on a 36-unit multi-family property.

You might want to consider adding another bathroom if possible. 

I’m no expert in mobile home financing, but have you considered talking to a lender about creative financing options or partial refinancing down the line?

@Paola AstridIf you’re considering refinancing an FHA loan, it’s a great way to lower monthly payments or gain more flexibility.

Median rents in Austin declined about 8% last year, I believe, and sales prices fell about 3% as well.If you’re willing to consider other markets in the Sunbelt, you’ll have more affordable locales to choose from.

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I am considering moving back as I have family there and if so would plan to look for fix-n-flips to invest in. 

If you feel like the properties have appreciated, you might consider doing 1031 exchange.

So it was managing a risk rather than for profit.I’ll defer to others on mortgage paydown versus investing, other than to say that you may want to consider how far towards your next house / investment property deposit you are with the money instead of recast / investing.James