I would like to second her sentiment.

I am exaggerating, of course, but the sentiment remains: if everything else were equal and the property were either on or off market—which would you choose?

I think this sentiment is a symptom of COVID, which like the virus will come to pass in the long run.

Lol I probably got (2) or (3) $50,000 loans on properities that would have actually appraised for $40,000 to $50,000 (i.e. 100%+ LTV).I will agree with the sentiment above thought that many have become a lot more rigorous in there loan approval process. 

I agree with the sentiment here.

I echo the same sentiments shared here.

It covers you from a lawsuit from long lost relatives that can sue you for trashing sentimental items especially family photos without proper notice.

There is positive sentiment in the US to increase taxes on the wealthy and provide more public infrastructure and services.

And they also don't any particular attachments to this home (e.g. church/friends nearby) other than the sentiment behind witnessing my sister and I grow up.That said, my topic is out of curiosity to see if there's any creative ways I could leverage the current home to reduce expenses (other than buying a new home and renting out the current home traditionally). 

@Oddmund T. from what you're describing it really sounds like you want to keep the home for sentimental reasons rather than an investment.