But if you'd rather take the equity and reinvest in something with better returns or less hassle, selling might be the better move.

I know there are issues with financing manufactured homes, but I have a lot of equity.

It sounds like you’ve built a strong foundation with your first rental—locking in a 2.25% interest rate and pulling in $4,500 in rent is a great position to be in.

And presumably if you're on Bigger Pockets and talking financial stuff, you'll hopefully be in a position to pass wealth onto your kids. 

On the positive, your losses are light. 

If you plan to use the remaining HELOC for a DSCR or BRRR strategy, that could help you build more equity, but consider if the current market conditions will lead to higher rates and lower cash flow in the near term.If your goal is to scale, you might consider holding onto your current duplex for the cash flow and focusing on the BRRR/DSCR strategy, which can allow for more control and potentially better long-term returns.

Good cash flow and equity upon completion.

I received a positive response from them today.

Some may tell you that you can systematize anything, but the problem is, every individual home is different (even the newer cookie cutter neighborhoods).Focus on two or three neighborhoods and know what a good deal looks like in those pockets.I would also temper your expectations as far as finding a lot of equity on MLS.  

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