Keep in mind, such an appraisal may not be able to be used by your lender, but perhaps you can request an appraiser with investment property experience (wherever they may be). 

Selling now could simplify estate planning and lock in gains, especially with capital gains taxes in mind.

The people still need to sell, but no one in their right mind will buy it.

Would love to get that reference if you don't mind sharing it.

Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals and continuously learning is one of the best ways to build a strong foundation in this space.I’d love to be a resource for you as you explore different strategies.

Hey Robert,What exit strategy do you have in mind?  

Lastly, while your exit strategy looks good, keep in mind that refinancing costs or delays may impact your timeline, so have contingency plans in place.

Quote from @John Key: Quote from @Nate Marshall: Quote from @Jonathan Cooper: Quote from @Nate Marshall: Quote from @Jonathan Cooper: it may be worth it, but keep in mind it is only for sub2, so it certainly will not be enough to give you the proper knowledge for real estate investing Truth.

Keep in mind, many DSCR loans have prepayment periods, so if you enter into a 3 year ppp, then refi out after 12 months, you will have to cover some penalties at exit to the consumer loan.Cheers!

House hacking and leveraging my W-2 income to stack properties before transitioning into full-time real estate makes a lot of sense, and I'll definitely keep this approach in mind.