For example, I have a subject property that has 1682 SF on the main floor and 810 SF of finished basement (the majority of which is about 8 feet in height with the exception of some bulkheads to hide the mechanicals) and 271 of semi-finished basement that is a utility room basically (washer/dryer, freezer, hot water heater, furnace, some storage).

I spend majority of my time in central and North Jersey.  

A majority of real estate investment properties are held in an LLC.

The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

Conveniently located near major routes, this property blends modern amenities with rural charm close to Etna Pond.

Spoiler alert- Phx is quite a saturated STR area, and many STR's (although some are doing great) are having major occupancy issues. 

You’re in a win win situation no matter what however I guess you would also want to take in account any major cap x repairs that might be coming up soon in the future you might want to avoid paying. 

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I would keep it in a high interest bank account might as well earn as much gain as you can no matter how small it is.However I think some debt pay down would be great not to the point where you are not liquid enough to Jump at another opportunity or can’t make a major repair when it arise.

The same thing applies if you've got a trophy rate on your current VA loan.Yes, you can buy another home with a VA loan, convert your current home into a rental and count the majority of the rental income towards offsetting your current mortgage payment to qualify for the new mortgage.