In order to improve that return on asset you have to either leave the market to go where you can get a better return or you have to leverage. 

@Jason Stephens  I think it's a question best for your financial advisor, but personally I would consider downsizing, not upsizing on your home. 

If the improvements made were substantial then I might also provide invoices paid to contractors as well as a scope of work to justify financing at a value much higher than my initial purchase.10% vacancy is definitely higher- if you've got a stable property that meets your markets rental demands then I would use your market's going vacancy rate (which may not be representative of your EXACT asset).

This allowing the finances to update and improve the condition of the other 5 homes.

Cozy bought by Co-Starof course they say no change, but hopefully they’ll continue to improve.

Cozy bought by Co-Starof course they say no change, but hopefully they’ll continue to improve.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of Scott’s interest in any of the LLC interests listed on Exhibit B increases as a result of his active efforts, the appreciation of such assets shall be deemed Marital Propertya) Active shall be defined as exclusively engaging in gainful self-employment working toward the growth of his LLC interests listed on Exhibit B, successor LLC’s, spinoff LLC’s, or any other LLC or gainful acquisition made using premarital funds, mortgages, or other financial instruments to fund growth.

(D) You could look to generate more cash flow from a small plex unit, where you occupy one unit and rent the others out, and improve over time.  

It does not make financial sense to bully tenants just becuase you can.

Make sure your financial house is in order, then make a move.