But if you can secure one with solid terms, it could be a great way to access capital while keeping the rental.If you believe in 28277’s continued appreciation (and I do), I’d lean towards holding the rental, increasing rents through strategic upgrades, and leveraging equity via a HELOC or cash-out refinance if the terms make sense.

Like many new investors, I had little cash and no access to traditional lenders.

Quote from @Adedotun Kembi: Quote from @Jeff Roth: Hi Holly from Georgia-You own a rental in Colorado and you are looking to purchase a new primary residence and possibly use the equity in the rental for the downpayment.You have two options I am aware of with the rental to access the equity:1.

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If the electronic lock fails, you provide the tenant with the code so they can access the key.

It enables me to pool resources, leverage my partners' skills, and gain access to larger investment possibilities that would be impossible for me to pursue alone.

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However, opponents argue that privatization could disrupt mortgage affordability, increase borrowing costs, and reduce accessibility to financing for first-time homebuyers and small-scale investors.How Privatization Could Impact Real Estate InvestorsIf Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac transition to private entities, several key changes could affect real estate investors, particularly those relying on conventional financing.

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It also helps to identify how much capital, or access to capital, you have.