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.

You gain experience for the next one.Fear’s just a sign you’re growing.

Selling an investment property can result in significant capital gains taxes.

@Collin SchwartzWhat are your tips to making large equity gains?

Yes you have to pay capital gains on selling your properties, but you will recover that quickly with the high returns. 

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.

Sometimes you're better off just selling, taking your tax-free gains and going from there. 

Send me your email and I'll shoot it over :) @Jose Perez - Glad you found it insightful! 

I have considered trying find deals and bring them to current investors to learn but not sure on how the Self-Storage Funds do Lead-Gen.. any thoughts or insight you can share with a fellow CPA would be much appreciated.

Any insights and hand on experiences are welcome.