The market rent we are seeing in comparable places is between 1,100-1,350.

I would definitely compare all options to see which would be the best route to take. 

Also, OPM is the key to building an income stream, so either have the cash or line it up prior to making an offer. 

Find  property with  very low rental rates compared to the market or that you can re-configure/change the use on.Even land is probably a good thing to look at in your market.

Some do but they typically offer lower LTV's when compared with HELOC's on primary residences. 

I wouldn't worry too much about the agent being the seller, but potentially try to do your own market analysis to make sure the selling price is comparable to others in the area.

So how it works in your county might be way different compared to other areas. 

Fresno was about comparable to Highland/San Bernardino and Hemet, both closer to me. 

Prior to a vote there should be a discussion where you are both allowed to make a statement and ask questions.

Rather than doing a Recast, if I invest the $50K into another SFH (at a price point that’s right for me) I’ll end up with $0-100 net monthly cashflow compared to my 3 other SFHs that are producing $2200/month net monthly cash flow (cumulatively).Based on the incredible growth going on in the Boise/Meridian Treasure Valley area (with an additional 400,000 new residents expected to move into the valley in the next 30 years) is it worth it to have a rental in my portfolio that is funding its expense but not netting anything to me?