@Robert StephensonIt’s great that you’ve built solid equity in your current rental property— Here are a few options to consider:Cash-Out Refinance: You can refinance your rental property and pull out some of the equity to use as a down payment for another property.

Close to a cool little town, close to an area attraction, etc....Also do a search here and see how to screen guests, in addition to what the hosting sites do.... like no last minute bookings, no short stays....

The house is in very good shape, but not perfect, it was built in 1959. 

We have been working in the affordable housing space for some time, and this allowed us to partner with the local community and provide a housing solution they need as their city continues to expand with new jobs they are successfully bringing to town.

The buffer is built into the conservative analysis. 

Over time, as you gain more experience and capital, you can consider expanding into multifamily properties once you've built up a solid foundation in real estate investing. 

NJ is a big one—places like Newark, Paterson, or even smaller towns have better cash flow potential.

Shopify might feel restrictive because it's not built for the complexities of managing properties or handling booking systems efficiently.

The time to get a large ground suppression there is extensive (it is ~45 minutes from a decent size town). 

I'm purchasing in Columbus with the mindset of holding for 7-10 plus years for a later exit with equity built