Justin Franz - I'm in the same boat, but here in the DC area.

Hey Callum Kerr - my own house was just appraised last week and I'm anxiously awaiting the results- I hope I'll be in the same boat so I can refinance!

@Krystyna Fennelly You're in the same boat as untold numbers of RE investors.

Hi Denny,I'll give you my opinion as I am in a similar boat (SFR in Bothell). 

In light of all the guru, snake oil sales types you'll find these days on TV, you've probably found the best resource to get started right here and at the right price.If possible, my suggestion is using owner occupant financing to buy a new home, rent out your existing primary residence and repeat the process until your portfolio is where you need it to be to comfortably retire, pay for your kiddo's and grand kiddo's education, sit on a Caribbean beach with an umbrella'd drink in your hand...whatever floats your boat! 

@Chris KnappI'm in the exact same boat right now on one of my properties.  

You are presently loosing a boat load of money by having properties with dead equity.

@Naum Raz - yeah, I'm in the same boat.  

I was on the same boat as you, a few months ago.

Many/most markets are through the roof right now and that is causing sellers to dream of Ferraris and power boats and buyers to think it will never get any cheaper and we all know it will!