Quote from @Chris Menne: I am considering moving out of state in the next year or so, and wanted to get some opinions on either selling my current house, or turning it into a long term rental.

House hacking is a great beginning step in investing.

To reduce taxes, offset gains with selling expenses (e.g., commissions, fees) and consider a 1031 exchange to defer gains by reinvesting in another property.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Would need to know a bit more before giving a specific direction but it is usually best to hang on to your property and not sell whether you expand on it or rent it out and purchase a bigger property.  

@Daniel Madhavapallil Congratulations on your house hack!

Hey there @James Colgan - Love the idea of house hacking a duplex!

You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?

House hacking can work with an FHA loan, as rental income from other units might help you qualify, but be sure to consult with a lender or mortgage broker to explore flexible options based on your unique situation.Good luck!

if so, house hack in San Diego. 

BP has built a great selection, all of them worth reading and that will help you build foundational knowledge.To answer this one: the words from old school investor Dolf De Roos "seldom sell" and you will find a lot of post on BP from people who regret selling properties in the past.