I do have some more reserves in the stock market so could tap into that if needed for rehab/unexpected costs. 

We could pay off the house but have been holding onto a chunk of $ to see what (was hoping for some more stock volatility).

The attached chart is the 10-Year Treasury and you need to watch it closely (“TNX” on your smart phone’s stock ticker).

Real estate and stocks are very different; see below.StocksThe investment strategy with stocks (bonds, CDs, mutual funds, etc.) is to accumulate sufficient capital to enable monthly withdrawals that sustain your current standard of living throughout retirement.

Here's why:ROI Analysis:- Investment: $27,000- Return: $267/month ($3,204/year)- Annual ROI: 11.9%- Better than: Current CD rates (5.2%), stock market uncertainty, bond yields (4.5%)For Your Rental PropertiesThis strategy is even more powerful for rentals:1.

I had a 1 on 1 with Lane after a large loss in the stock market and he told me losing the full investment on syndications is unlikely and i should put my money there if i dont want to take much risk for a higher return.

Comparing it to a 401K/other stock investments really puts things in context.

Or, if you want to stay liquid and/or invest in the stock market you can access cash now from the F/C home and get rocking.

If return on equity approaches typical stock market returns, I would lean toward investing in the stock market, as there is less effort involved (though not necessarily less risk). 

I’m glad to hear there are still markets for older properties, since most rental stock in my area consists of homes that are 30+ years old.