Makes no sense.  

I always think it's important to look at and understand both ends of the spectrum, so you can make an informed decision that makes the most sense for you. 

Buy a townhouse in this development near where I live called Sea Colony:Details: $860k for a comfortable townhouse.Pros:Comfortable place to live for the next few years, and I’d still have liquidity to invest elsewhere.It is still in my current community where all of my friends live, so I would still be where I want to be location-wise.Will get appreciation.Cons:High HOA fees ($660/month) and potential 10k special assessment in the next few years.Likely won’t cash flow after we move, so unsure whether it would make sense to hold.3. 

For the 1/2 BR you are competing not only with other STR's but also in a sense hotels.4 - The Tall Timbers being STR friendly will this cause saturation with a bunch of new units coming available in the same development?

Makes sense.

. - Making sure their responsibilities and your responsibilities are clearly defined, giving heads up about workers coming in to do upgrades/maintenance, being proactive about renewals, deposits, strict about the lease agreement (but lenient when it makes sense), etc. has been instrumental. 2.

That will help other investors who are looking to partner, to get a better sense of what you're looking for and if it fits their needs. 

Let me know if that makes sense or not.

My agent explained that the seller was elderly and needed the funds to move out on time, which made sense to me.

If your goal is to move closer to family and you’re getting the house at a discount, it’s a strong personal and financial move.Advice Based on Your GoalsGiven your long-term goals of being debt-free while building a rental portfolio, it might make sense to hold onto the Stockton property.