Wow, so many of you responders are obviously NOT taking the time to read the expert responses!

Obviously, the burbs out past 465 can be good appreciation markets. 

It's not always obvious. 

It can't hurt.Adverse Possession in PA is 21 years, which obviously is a LONG term investment strategy.Good luckThanks @Steve Babiak  guess where I was today?

I’m considering selling to purchase a STR or other property that has higher cash flows but obviously wouldn’t have the low interest rate. 

Politicians just don't seem to be able to come to grips with that obvious fact.That being said, this policy could definitely help house hackers going forward. 

Hard to tell from here, but your prices seem very high, although I do understand that "emergency" service during the high heat season will cost dearly...As LL, appliances, including HVAC that you have provided in working order, you need to repair or replace as needed unless local law AND your Rental Agreement state otherwise, obvious misuse/abuse excepted.

But obviously, we have spent the better part of 20 years on the buyer's side of the table, so we are looking for some general advice, tips/tricks, or even the pitfalls of setting up a hard money lending arm to augment our current business model. 

Obviously it's market-dependent, but I'm curious about this community's wishlist.

It’s been quite a few years since I’ve executed a 1031 process & obviously I need to engage an RE JD with CPA CA experience.