Stronger than a subject to sale because a new mortgage is created between the seller and buyer. 

Wanting stuff can be a stronger source of happiness than actually getting stuff. 

You can use electrical tape and an old broom stick to make the handle stronger . 

You may be able to get them into an amazing walkable neighboorhood while paying 0 in rent and affording them a superior lifestyle balance, also possibly freeing their income to make stronger investments with you. 

I am looking for much stronger leverage capabilities and much larger lines of credit.

If you had stuck to the contract you would have forced negotiations and not have been out the money which would be a stronger position.

Originally posted by @Jim Goebel:I don't understand why one would be penalized from having a stronger equity position in their primary residence?

Should I ease up and wait for the markets to cycle down and get a stronger start position? 

The situation is more complex and nuanced and I only shared some details.I think I'll hang on to it for now, with the goal of selling and trading into something bigger or better where I feel like I can have stronger options in terms of management.Thanks for the advice.

NOI is NOI . . . the only difference is your cap rate at refinancing might be higher since apartment caps are generally stronger.