I live in the city and have a freakish map of it in my head that my wife is still shocked by when she gives me an address ("2100 block of _______Ave.?"

Both properties have a substantial amount of equity that’s essentially sitting idle.Would it be a good idea to tap into this equity (through a HELOC, cash-out refinance, etc.) to fund future fix-and-flip projects or purchase additional rental properties?

Generally, lenders will require you to have a substantial down payment.

Quote from @Jonathan Baptiste: I am doing my first deal that needs substantial renovations.

It is disheartening to witness a mentorship program that boasts substantial financial success, with students allegedly earning substantial monthly incomes, yet fails to ensure that their own employees receive even the minimum wage they are entitled to.

I would stay away from this, unless you have an empire and can substantially prove it.

Although I’ve been investing in real estate, both directly and indirectly for 45+ years, I still get a “queasy” feeling when an investment does not perform as expected.My “aha” moment occurs when we reach the point when, despite the investment problems, we’re able to still show a good/substantial profit at the end of our holding period.  

I have been in the books and came accross Bigger Pockets, i would like to dive head first into real estate investing but the un known is a little scary.

However, pricing in Austin is still substantially above pre-pandemic levels.

Finally, even with a substantial discount, the house may not be worth it.