@Lane Mccracklin Actually at this point it is my primary residence but I do own it free and clear.

The numbers: - Owe 418k on the rental house (it used to be my primary home) - Market value is probably 650k (my neighbor's house, exactly the same sold for close to that amount) My thoughts are - getting a line of credit and using that to fund new investments will just lead to lower cash flow per month as I'd be paying interest on my line of credit and and any other loans.

In general, what distinguishes a "primary residence" from an home purchased with the intent to flip?  

I was thinking about doing a cash-out refinance, 30 year term, for my primary residence to pay down the rental house.

Any suggestions appreciated...Currently have 6 mortgages, A primary residence...4 long terms rentals, one of which is about to go on the market and an investment/second home/vacation rental.

I will be living in one unit for primary residence along with my brother.

-I'm interested in buying a multi-family home to use as a primary residence and rental.

I was recently rejected for having too many loans (5, 4-rentals and 1-primary residence) by a local bank in Kansas City.

I have some equity in my primary home I may be able to use, and retirement accounts I can take loans against.

And if a tenant knows you'll be stopping by a couple times a year, they probably wouldn't want to set up shop in the home in the first place.You should also be aware that in TX on the Seller's Disclosure form, there is a place to check if you are aware of the premises being previously used for meth production.