It will save you a lot of headache down the road.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Andy.. are you considering venturing beyond single-family homes down the line?

I'm more just tossing the idea around in my head should things get worse in years to come.

His God complex and giant ego won't allow him to reflect on the damage he's done  keep in mind if the SEC detects a serious issue and one that could harm investors right now they have the power to take emergency action and shut them down.

@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?

steps down the line.  

@Enrique Toledo  If the seller is firm at 10% down, you can always get a personal loan for that 10%. 

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I know STR's are tough due to the tourist license's being heavily controlled/shut down in Barcelona.  

House hacking a 4 plex using an FHA loan would be a good way to get in with low money down.