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A 30 year old person who just got a raise at work, just got married, and just  had a baby trying to explain the same downsize ehhhh... that is a steeper hill.Are you moving closer to a new job?

I've raised my security deposit requirement to 1.5x monthly rent so I'm covered for 1 month plus some damages if they don't pay last month, and also a cushion for those trying the Emotional Support Animal route to save on a pet deposit. 

Right now driving for dollars is probably the most productive. 

Equity comes from improving the property, raising the rents, i.e., making it worth more than when you bought it.

Opportunity to raise the rent.

Finance of America Fix and Flip product How did you add value to the deal?

@Jeff Payne Try contacting https://www.ridgelendinggroup.com/ they just came out with a unique HELOC product that should help you here!

Do you have a product I would qualify for? 

Probably never had her rent raised.