If I'm in your shoes I would checkout any local RE meetups happening nearby, that would be a great spot to meet some other folks in your shoes and/or other lenders who might be able to give their perspective if it makes sense to pull out money from your home rn or not. 

depending on the size of your complex and location you will have to get a permit from you state Department of Natural resources. 

We had 8 Self Storage locations. 

Partnering with Shannon Johnson provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

Eviction typically involves court costs and attorney fees, so weighing these costs against the amount owed is important.Ultimately, consulting with a local attorney will provide you with tailored advice based on Texas laws and your specific situation.

Our goal is to provide tenants with some suggestions as to how they can arrange for new ways to locate their things (storage facility, city yard sales, arrange for hauling service, etc.)

1031 exchanges are good for level up - income, age, location, appreciation. if you like what you have, keep them, if not sell them.

If 1.5 is out of the ordinary for your area then I’d go with your local norm.

Look up your local rules first. 

I’m not a professional in acquisition or financing, but I’ll share some thoughts from my personal experience.Building Codes and Zoning Ordinance: research your local zoning laws and building codes.