One route is to explore refinancing these properties into your name with a cash-out refinance, which would allow you to access some of the equity while officially transferring the deeds.

I did this exact thing last time a tenant asked to install a TV mount on the wall of a bedroom.

You didn't mention each of those markets, but there are cities in those areas that are worth researching or learning a bit about.Best of luck as you get started and again, feel free to ask more questions or reach out personally if I can help you navigate and learn BP and get started investing.Best -  Thanks for the mention Chris,It's a pleasure getting words of praise from an OG like yourself.Hope to catch up with you again one day soon 🙏

If not worse.The difference is negligible in your position, holding over 5M in equity, your time is better used elsewhere.

Having lived in "the valley" for some time, my family and I have been looking into purchasing a few rentals in the Conway/Bartlett area.

Geographic Expansion: Don’t restrict your investments to one location.

.$38k Investment I 12% Annual Priority Return I 25.7% IRR I 2.9x Multiple I Hold Time 5-7 years

(Luxury, first time home buyers, investors, etc)There are several others that may be specific to yourself but only you can decide your final goal.

Self-managing a large number of rentals becomes a full-time job.

I've attached one of the docs I received for you to see.