For context, downtown Alexandria performs super well as a rental market and bringing in $5.5k+ as the monthly rental income if you choose to move out of the househack in the future will be absolutely feasible (depending on the property of course).

With future income you pay off that loan as well.

Your credit at risk and might affect your ability to buy a home in the future. 

Speaking with a lender is a good plan, they can help you plan for the future.  

“Money goes where money is treated best.”Your future ability to attain and maintain financial freedom depends on the city where you invest.Investment TeamAn essential location selection criterion is an experienced local investment team.

And when you said the management company takes a 550 credit score , all I see in your future are evictions .   

I’m considering tapping into this equity to fund future fix-and-flip projects or even purchase another rental property.My questions are:Do you think leveraging the equity in my properties is a smart move for real estate investments?

I sacrifice today in order to reap the rewards in the future. 

How do I get their numbers in the future?

This is my first investment of this sort and it has not worked out how I originally intended but I am learning from my mistakes and will be making better decisions in the near future What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?