OP I think you’re in a great geographic spot and potential REI strategy potential.1.  

Thank you to everyone else who has reached out also. 

@Katie Camargo I would consider: HELOC or Cash-Out Refinance:Post-closing, the higher appraisal gives you the potential to tap into the equity via a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) or a cash-out refinance.

Feel free to reach out (DM, text, etc.) and I'm happy to share some advice from my own journey.

Another option is investing in real estate through partnerships or fractional ownership, focusing on properties that yield cash flow or appreciation potential.For long-term growth, consider diversifying into assets such as private equity, tax liens, or even certain types of real estate that offer both capital appreciation and income potential over time.

Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have or if you would like to see some past work.

Whether you’re considering house hacking, turnkey, or multifamily, there’s so much opportunity to explore.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to connect or bounce around ideas.

Typically, I run a current income/expense column next to a ProForma column to show potential value add opporunties.I agree with @Robert. 

Feel free to reach out! 

Younger buyers are still eager to enter the market, and as the economy shifts, there is potential for conditions to become more favorable.