My situation may be somewhat unique compared to most other new members here, and any advice would be greatly appreciated!

This is a house hack situation since you are using your VA loan, yes?  

I am more referring to situations when the financing is already set.

I originally wrote the post to see if anyone else was ever in the same situation I find my self in.

Cash is the way to go in these situations sometimes it’s the only option you will have 

@Eric Gyasi there are a few companies I use for my clients in these situations. 

Hi all,Was hoping to get perspectives / hear stories on how others approached the possibility of selling RE assets and using the proceeds to paydown debt on other properties.Here is what I see as potential +’s and -‘s:+ increase cash flow by removing mortgages (so more passive income)+ opportunity to sell underperforming assets- less assets under management (so less potential equity appreciation)- taxable gains (will not redeploy into RE as my sense is we are near the top of the market)- 30 year fixed mortgages in place at low 4-handle rates (based on simple bond math, the value of my liability is shrinking on a relative basis as rates rise)Other facts relevant to my situation:* RE is but just one asset in my portfolio (and I’m fine with that); cash flow and appreciation are great, but I’m looking at the asset class as more of a long term hedge against inflation * not looking to leave my day job and / or replace W-2 income entirely with passive income * don’t need the cash flows from RE; again, I see the asset as a levered inflation-hedging play

Contact your lender and explain the situation.

Real estate is very different from Ebay.Everyone's situation is different.

Everybody’s situation varies therefore the choice of strategy and tools to use demand a different focus.