As @JonathanGreene said, tech has created an environment that allows folks like you Jon, to enjoy investing on your terms so that you do not put all of your eggs into one basket (so-to-speak).

Well, enjoy the couch tonight.

For the 2-3 months of dry heat, (that most of us spend in the pool or at the lake) we get to enjoy 9-10 months of pure joyous weather without extreme rain, snow, hurricanes, tornados or any other extreme conditions. :)

The client gets to receive the home as a performing asset with built-in property management in place so the entire process can be smooth and enjoyable.

Newton's law of tax: What goes down must come up.Everyone enjoys the sweet benefits of bonus depreciation, but what happens when you sell?

If you ever have any questions regarding this or in general feel free to reach out I enjoy helping and ensuring other BP members avoid lost time and money. 

The bank will make you leave 25% equity in the property - but you also still want the property to at least cash flow some - so be careful how much equity you pull out / new debt you take on.I would do a cost benefit analysis of what your actual gain is in cash-flow on buying a new property with a (currently) higher interest rate (if financing), versus just holding on to the current appreciated property and enjoying that cash flow.All the best!

It allows you to rent out your property for additional income or use it as a seasonal getaway to enjoy the vibrant beauty of Mexico.

I enjoy tenants turnover ever few years for the reason fair market rents tend to increase significantly year over year. 

You will enjoy the serenity of rural living, complete with a large cleared backyard perfect for homesteading, gardening, or recreation.