Or, they can let the system implode and reset. 

We're never going to erase class in any capitalistic system so the best you can do is put up some basic guard rails and let the market do what it does.  

If you have a swimming pool check out the water pump system with aerial hoses.  

Now I use Smart Property Systems to collect rent through an on line portal.

The process protects both their system and users against fraud and aligns with banking regulations, especially given the financial data involved in property management.

It does come down to DTI and what you can show versus what you can qualify for in terms of home price.

However based on these experiences still seem too risky versus just going after some of the options with RealCrowd that seem attractive and proven. 

.• Use some equity from the sale to make this transition smoother.I’m torn between maintaining our current home as an asset and buying  a new smaller house to use as a rental after we move back in versus simplifying and focusing on a single upgraded property Considering factors like market trends, potential equity growth, and quality of life, which path do you think would be most beneficial?

Why are you giving crumbs of information out versus detailing the deal?  

I work in the technology field as a windows systems admin.