Quote from @Arshiya Taami: I am planning on purchasing a profitable business with its real estate included in florida and the dscr is 1.85. the problem is im just short of 600k for the down payment. that being said, can anyone provide me any reputable loan companies that will offer bridge loans and what their requirements are. thank you in advance! 

It does however give you a degree of independence to choose what you want to do.As your portfolio grows you'll also feel the weight of future capex responsibility more, which ironically points you to growing more cash flow through more real estate.The other issue is that you are chasing a moving goalpost.

I feel like having such a low payment and rate make it stupid to choose selling the house, but since I haven't been in this position before, I thought I'd ask here. to d The other consideration you would want to consider is your VA entitlement if you are hoping to buy the next house with a VA loan.

Although not everyone, they pick and choose who they charge what to.

Rebranding properties with poor reputations can also be a valuable strategy to attract new tenants.By implementing these strategies, you can lower expenses, increase efficiency, and ultimately boost your property's income.

His reputation and credibility are stellar and he is beyond reproach. 

Rent control in the bay area can be extreme as many areas have rent control in excess of the state mandated rent controlIn general experience RE investors are not choosing to add a single ADU in single family zoned areas.  

 @Patrick Pan not all states take such measures, and you can ask a reputable tenant screening company in your area how that works.  

So first, I'll answer your question then I'll tell you what I would do if that matters or you care.1) I don't see a need to choose one or the other. 

Miami is still doing well, Fort Myers is adjusting and has lower real estate than 12 months ago, etc..)My simple thought, for what it is worth, is choose a place to live and not invest in:  choose the location you and your family WANT to live in ( because of the schools, taxes, weather, other family there, etc...) and then buy and do real estate there (and get whatever licenses you need once you start third party management).I wish you well!