Hes not into it for 30k, he has $47k. He re-fi’d it up to 180k remember…he has done the right thing, If he sold it he would have an extra few k, but at least now he has a monthly income, and it could appreciate in value, plus theres the tax benefits of holding it (no capital gains to pay on the profit as its been re-fi’ed, plus he can depreciate the value of the property and benefit that way.