Do not mind if it's out of state.

There was also a loan grant available from the state of NH for first time home buyers for 3% down payment assistance.

To 1031 it doesnt make a lot of sense IMO since $100k of equity going into a new property with 7-8% interest rates will force us to look into markets outside of Oregon, require a Property Mgr at 7-10% and we're almost back at square one unless its a MF with great cashflow.The main considerations for liquidating the brokerage account are: capital gains + OR state income taxes will be brutal, I like the idea of tax advantaged real estate gains AND growing real wealth and assets, not paper wealth.

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.

Some state's may have protections like that.

Remember that disclosure laws vary greatly by state, with roughly 50% of states operating under Caveat Emptor...which means no disclosure at all.

I have sold in California, took the cash and moved out of state (to Indiana) and highly regretted it - I didn't have a real estate investor mindset then.

The advantage is that rehab loans are based on the value of your home after the improvements.Since Home 1 will be the quickest to move on, please DM me the state where Home 1 is located, the purchase price and how much you have spent on rehabs to-date.

Gets to pay Fed Taxes, no state taxes.

But, if the comps don't work for you in its current state, why not look elsewhere?