#2 - you learn a lesson (this sucks, but you realize you needed to learn it to succeed in the future).  

If the down payment that you need equals the entire 70% to 80% in value of your SFR, then I would go with the cash out refinance and get a fixed rate.If you only need 20% of the equity for the down payment, can pay it off relatively quickly, and want the rest of the equity accessible for future use, go with the HELOC.  

Thanks, Eric.I believe you are correct with your prediction of future growth in the sac area.

Im new to it all 👋🏼🤙🏼     Im 26 years old was born and raised in the beautiful San Fernando Valley and have been in a relationship with soon to be beautiful mother to my future baby boy.

I genuinely appreciate everyone's help, and look forward to communicating with a lot of you in the near future.

Well wishes in your REI future!

Thanks for your assistance.Lavaud,I'll be the odd one out in this thread and suggest a Windows laptop, they tend to be cheaper and, because I build computers, I like the freedom/ability of being able to shop around / customize it to my specific liking.With that, it really depends on what you'll be doing with the laptop, ie: basic email, MS office, BP or video rendering / editing for your listings-walk through, future rehabs etc ?

Their experience and history usually tells you all you need.Use those Turnkey companies that no where and the why to invest in their chosen locations that have good looking futures. 

@Patrick Liska:Thanks a lot- hoping to meet you at one of these events in the near future.

Looking for it to be nearby a new workplace, etc.?