The advantage of my "day" job is i have a lot of spare time sitting around hotels with little to nothing to do.

Lastly, if the home has appreciated at all, taking advantage of Section 121 and taking capital gain exclusions is just another strong point towards selling within the 5 years if you've lived there for at least 2 years. 

I would also agree to get your taxes done so you can take advantage of only putting 3% down on your home purchase.

The advantage is you lock in a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan.

It can be less risky over time, and you benefit from cash flow, tax advantages, and equity growth.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

Rather than continue to hold, or sell for cash, after we had depreciated the property advantageously, (4 years) we decided to sell with owner financing.  

They are offering up to $25,000 in downpayment and closing costs.Link here: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/housing-and-revitalization...Ideally, you could take advantage of that to buy a duplex and house hack.

Work with Andrea Halsey of Dream reality which also is my wife which was a big advantage

then you slide each expense to it budget category.