I would keep it in a high interest bank account might as well earn as much gain as you can no matter how small it is.However I think some debt pay down would be great not to the point where you are not liquid enough to Jump at another opportunity or can’t make a major repair when it arise.

Capital Gains & Exit Strategies: If I decide to sell in the future, what are the best ways to reduce capital gains taxes?

Did the proceeds from the sale count as short term or long term capital gains?

You don't have to fit into a traditional "avatar" box to bring valuable insight, so don't sell yourself short. :)This is especially true if you rely on furnishedfinder.com as your primary lead source (which you shouldn't, but that's another post) as when you make that connection with a prospective resident, you are selling yourself as a landlord as much as you are the property as a place to live.

*As a side note, I think maybe it would be fun also to try and identify where new technology or machine-learning driven approaches could increase efficiency in the spaceAs for my financial situation, personally, I have around 50k saved but 20k of it is tied up in assets I don't want to pay capital gains tax on.

@brian dance Thank you so much for your valuable suggestions. 

I know I'm probably making mistakes along the way, but its been a valuable learning process. 

Taxes: Be aware of potential transfer or capital gains taxes, depending on your state.4.

You have to pay depreciation recapture and gains on the pro-rated time it was a rental.

No but keep track of those repairs as it will add to your cost basis when you go to sell it and have to pay capital gains.