At one time, my only debt was my mortgage... then I moved 1000 miles and all that changed.

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Hang in there for a few years till things correct or inevitably rents go up and the fixed mortgage stays the same.The people that only own vacation rentals and paid too much will likely go under in saturated areas.The other option is to be the tallest pygmy and stand out amongst your peers.

Hello,I was looking for some advice.Background: I have 2 rentals, both are in my name right now, they are insured and I have an umbrella policy. 1 property is under a mortgage and the other I own free and clear.

I'm seriously considering a career change to become a Mortgage Loan Officer first before or alongside investing in real estate.  

And to use all of the proceeds from the sale in your purchase (again 50% of the total proceeds from the sale).The contract price minus closing costs = your net sales price (reinvestment targetThe net sales price minus mortgage pay off = the proceeds you need to spend.Since the debt is paid off as part of the closing neither one of you will have enough in proceeds to simply buy your replacement with the cash proceeds. 

My goal would be to buy, rehab, get up to market rents, refinance at a better rate.Three duplexes in Virginia:Property 1 (2 units - 2 bed 1 bath each)- Appraised Value: $245k- Mortgage Payoff - $183k- PITI: $1709.57 - Interest Rate: 9.25%- Total Current Rent: $600 (one unit is vacant)- Market Rent Based on HUD: $2986Property 2: (2 units - 2 bed 1 bath each)- Appraised Value: $270k- Mortgage Payoff - $202k- PITI: $1845.29- Interest Rate: 9.25%- Total Current Rent: $1450 - Market Rent Based on HUD: $2986Property 3: (2 units - First is 3 bed 1 bath, second is2 bed 1 bath)- Appraised Value: $263k- Mortgage Payoff - $190k- PITI: $1809.04- Interest Rate: 9.25%- Total Current Rent: $1500- Market Rent Based on HUD: $3572Other Factors:Total Current PITI is $5363.90Total Rent is $3550Tenants are all month to month with 1 unit vacantEquity After Deal: $197k (may be more as appraisals were done 1 year ago)Rehab costs to get market rent: $20k per unit or $120kLet me know your thoughts!

I generally prefer mortgages due to title insurance issues.Would like to know the experiences/opinions of others.

Have you considered private lending?

@Nana Nyarko Can you send me a private message.