@Stan Mendoza There’s a ton of great info on here but a good starting point is understanding your financing options, getting familiar with the different property types, and learning about the area you want to invest in.

Home prices have decreased over the last 18 months so there is lack of good options and values still above normal. 

@Joshua MartinSince you might sell next year, a HELOC is probably the better short-term option—lower upfront costs and flexibility to pay it off when you sell.

Your suggestion to list on open market likely is the best option for the OP.  

Stessa is a pretty good option but only for the management portion.

Have you considered creative financing options like joint ventures or seller financing to reduce reliance on outside capital?

Quote from @Ashish Acharya: @Cameron Marmon Since you’re married and living in Texas, a community property state, you have the option to treat your 50/50 LLC as a disregarded entity for federal taxes.

I've been at this a while and have over 70% equity in my combined portfolio, and I'm over 50 years of age, so I don't look at creative financing options. 

We overthink real estate...Just find a place that people with options want to live. 

I am currently seeking a lending partner that offers 100% or near 100% financing options for new construction properties in the Philadelphia region.