Our question would be is it wise to use those funds to pay off another property to increase cash flow and have two paid in full properties.  

@James Wise I appreciate that!

I have spent the last 6 months reading everything Real Estate book I can, listening to Real Estate podcasts (and doing my own ~ The Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise Podcast ~), SAVING MONEY, and networking in my local REIA to prepare for this.

Would it be wise to sell both and then buy one where you almost own  the single duplex out right? 

@James Wise and @Ernest Chamblee  Thank you both for the welcome. 

You can make the argument that it would be wise buy an older less expensive car, but you might be $10-15k to get into something reliable and if you have that cash you can always do better by investing it.

Great news, I've managed to convince my wife that it would be wise for us to begin investing in real estate.

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If you are going to be in the flipping business, it's wise to have a clear cut exit strategy. 

Again, I reminded them that if they were in trouble, rent wise or anything else, they should reach out to us.