That said my knowledge is fragmented and my tangible experiences close to non existent.

That being said, it wouldn't hurt to build your network so that the opportunity exists and can be taken if needed. 

Funding a new project with 75% LTV from an existing property is normal.

It's dangerous work and fraught with potential damage to existing property while the tree is taken down.

Hi Everyone,I just bought a new home and looking for advice on the best option for my existing home would be. 

@Nick Shri My local bank used the income from a property I bought in February 2021 based from the signed leases to count toward my DTI for another property I bought in June of 2021 where they also used the income based on existing leases of the NEW building toward my DTI.

.#1 - Do not panic and alter existing investments. 

I like the idea of house hacking, but my city doesn't really have much supply of duplexes or triplexes, and those that exist would be upwards of 800k+.

They then cancelled the partners meeting and now I can't get back in and go unless someone is able to sell/transfer me their existing ticket. 

As part of my investment portfolio as well as to secure properties for our tear-down/ rebuild business I personally purchase (with my own funds) existing homes in the downtown area of the suburbs we build in with the intention to rent them out over several years and then eventually sell the property to the business to demolish the old homes and tear down/rebuild.