Especially now that home values are about to increase again, mostly in part to lower rates as of last week and still lower to come after the election and into 2025.As these mortgage rates continue to drop further it will cause more buyers to come off of the side line putting in offers. 

You stated, "I want to continue building assets to create family wealth, retire early, and enjoy life". 

Since no one else will work with her continue to stay in contact with her. 

You have another three years to sell and still meet the requirements to exclude gains under Section 121.If you decide to hold the property and relax with a continued market appreciation and cash flow, three years of future appreciation is a gain that can be excluded when you sell within that time window.Because of Austin's powerful appreciation and positive cash flow, it might be better to hold the property long-term.

That means that if you find a property that already has the proper permit, it could continue to be operated legally, if the permit is renewed. 

I will continue researching markets outside the bay and see the appropriate actions to take. 

Hello William,I think that if I look back at the houses I flipped, we would have made infinitely more money if we had held on to some of them and gone with the rental route.Today, DSCR roans are starting to come in under 6%, at my company our lowest DSCR Rates are 5.3%, and I expect them to continue to drop. 

I would like to pull the equity so I can continue building my portfolio.

Lower costs to generate more profit or continue to acquire properties. 

Continuously educate yourself through resources like BiggerPockets, and network with local real estate groups to gain insights from experienced investors.