Leveraging equity does involve some risk, so it's important to have a sound strategy to avoid overextending yourself.

.🎯 The Buffett Dividend Strategy Coca-Cola remains one of the best examples of Buffett's philosophy in action:1988-1989: $1.3 billion investmentHeld for 30+ yearsGrowing dividend income streamShows the power of buying quality assets and holding for cash flow💳 The American Express StoryBuffett began buying AMEX in 1964 during the "Salad Oil Scandal" crisisMade a larger investment in 1991Berkshire now owns about 20% of American ExpressThe investment has generated billions in dividend incomePerfectly demonstrates Buffett's principle of buying great companies during temporary troubles (just like smart real estate investors who buy in good areas during market dips!)

It's not simple, sorry.If you have not closed, consider tax mitigation strategies such as a 1031 exchange.

Sometimes you might want to go extra on something like the master bath or contemplate other exit strategies.

It would be wise to ask your CPA the capital gains exposure once this strategy is being executed.

Dont rely on national number to drive your investment strategy. 

I don't believe "waiting it out" is an effective strategy.

You can only sell it to landlords using the rent by room strategy.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

That style of learning and introduction to true industry catches my attention as having someone in the space that understands the space to bounce things off of and learn from seems to be the ideal way.I have through a handful of the webinars and follow up calls with different companies and they all basically pitch similar ideas and strategies.