@Holly Thorsen see above for potential challenges tapping your equity in the rental.You only need 5% down for a regular mortgage, 3% down for an FHA mortgage - so why don't you have the funds?

Hi all - I posted a similar question on another thread but want to approach it from a different angle.As we know Boston/sorrounding towns is an expensive market and finding cash flow is a challenge.With that said, there's potential in other cities around the country. 

Would it make more sense to move the money we make from selling to a different property that could potentially increase our cash flow? 

Pensacola is a great market for investing and the number of properties available right now is up so there are actually some on market properties with potential. 

Known  Potential Black Swan events, numerous.  

To succeed, focus on properties in high-demand neighborhoods like Pecan Grove or Aliana, and ensure your cash flow analysis accounts for high property taxes, potential HOA restrictions, and flood insurance costs.

Hi Eli, This is a creative and potentially win-win strategy that could work well in the right situation.

Some may require a waiting period of one to two years before leasing is permitted, while others may prohibit rentals entirely as outlined in their bylaws.Always know the property’s potential for annual rental income and ensure the numbers work.

Waiting until the 1-year period ends avoids potential loan issues and simplifies things.

A 7.0 releases some 32 times the amount of energy as the atomic bomb used on Hiroshima. https://www.omnicalculator.com/other/earthquakeI am fully aware and well versed.