We did live in the house for 2 of the last 5 years, so we wouldn't have to pay capital gains tax.

The dollar-peso exchange rate benefited us with respect to fees, so we have some extra class A shares we can use as collateral. 

How can I benefit myself AND my community by offering rentals?

Option C (selling) simplifies finances and provides a large lump sum (~$270K), but triggers significant capital gains taxes, potentially increasing Social Security taxation and Medicare premiums.

@Mindy RosscupThe knowledge you gain by studying and taking the test to become a RE agent.

I have a full time W2 job that takes up much of my time, so I'm leaning toward Turnkey until I gain some experience.

These have ACH collection systems build in along with numerous other benefits to make your life easier. 

Another consideration is that if you do a 1031 exchange back out of CA the state is a "claw-back" state so CA will try to get their capital gains eventually.

A lot of people think that they will gain "experience" when they self manage.

Also, logically speaking, for whoever the owner/developer of the project is, they have much more risk involved and should deservedly be the ones with the profit to gain.