My father is a certified contractor in NJ—he’s built one home, flipped four, and consistently handles upgrades and maintenance for me and his other clients.I’d appreciate any tips or stories from those who’ve turned equity into a profitable venture.

I haven't seen prices drop too dramatically but I have seen homes in my buy box sitting on the market longer and some lowering prices. 

What is the detail of the home?

I'm currently reading David Greene's "BRRRR" book and I will be utilizing my VA Loan as a first home purchase (duplex) for my first home utilizing the VA Loan.

The refi or additional debt of any kind will impact the current performance of your property I'm never a great fan of selling a good producing property - unless I am certain I can improve the overall performance of my portfolio. 

They have a bigger single family home and a tiny home on the property, but there close proximity and shared driveway present functional problems that are undesirable for guests. 

Quote from @Ankit Lodha: I have a home under our names.

Hey Todd, that’s a real juggling act you’ve got.. balancing one home in Florida with another new purchase in Oregon.

Unless the land is super valuable, probably not collateral for the mobile homes. 

We don't have the Midwest weather, high property tax, old homes, high insurance, high maintenance, or state income tax.