I know this is an intro forum but if anyone feels so inclined, would love some different perspectives, what would you do if you were in my position.The lure of a good salary, benefits and insurance are hard to walk away from.

The appreciation and extra income are great benefits, and by holding onto it, you can take advantage of the 2.5% interest rate and $2000/month cash flow while avoiding capital gains taxes.Instead of selling or converting the duplex into condos, consider using your HELOC or a home equity loan to buy or build your new single-family home.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

@Sam Sala - This is a great time to invest in hard assets like rental properties and markets like Jacksonville where there is high population growth have definitely benefitted investors the most. 

If you have equity and can benefit from a lower rate I would look into doing a refinance to fix the issues.

Overall Cost-Effectiveness: Is there any real financial benefit to taking this route, or is it essentially the same as just selling?

There are many benefits with section 8 in order for the tenant to be placed in one of my properties they go through a process with the committee then when living in the property they need to abide by lease rules and keep the property in shape, if major damage is made or neglect to the property by the tenant they may losE their voucher from section 8, so it’s a very good idea to go this route and food for thought you always know your property is up to date safety wise and livable with annually inspections. 

Buda has been experiencing growth due to its proximity to Austin, which could benefit future property values.2.

If it’s possible to scale back your involvement or bring in a partner/employee to manage the day-to-day, you could still benefit from the income while focusing more on real estate.Cash Flow vs.

The only benefit you'd get from a fideicomiso is asset protection so you have to decide if it's worth the cost.