Own one home currently 1,770sqft 3bed2bath. 15yr fixed 2.625% -- Mortgage +  Escrow $1650/mo, worth $365k, owe $135kTrying to buy a $400k home to move the family into, but keep our current home as a rental property.Considering refi, heloc, or home equity loan to access equity for $80k down payment.Would rent my current house for about $2,100-$2,400/moCan someone with some knowledge/experience tell me what's the ideal way to access my equity to make the most investment sense?

It is best to have a conversation with them to see how much time they need to move and explain why you are turning over the unit.

I'm actively thinking about my target areas and possible deals, but would really appreciate if there were any groups or mentors available interested in discussing the ins and outs of favorable market locations, financing, ideal type of investments and getting that elusive First Purchase!

What you all think when it comes to use deal machine?

The last thing you want is a brand that will take 2 weeks to get repaired if needed.We have Maytag units in our lake house and they have been rock steady for 7 years.

I seek properties that are to some level distressed to rehab into rentals.

A very unique experience and I'm happy to have been a part of it.

Is it more profitable to turn a STR to a MTR for the winter months in a coastal town?

But it is 100% possible to find but you have to put in the time or at least know someone that ALREADY has the connection.

I am having trouble finding distressed properties with enough "meat on the bones" to make enough money on the deal.