Do your research, for sure, find a solid real estate agent that knows the ins and outs of what you want to do, run some numbers ... but then make a decision.

@Alexander MerrittYour original question was great and the replies you are getting from folks on here are amazing as well, but it sounds like you are trying to convince them of a decision you've already made.  

I wish you the best of luck in your decision!   

I am not saying that it is incorrect, it's just certain places will always do better with the right management.

Some of the info (at least in my deals) are incorrect.

If the property feels like an asset to you, you are making a good decision, hopefully based on the data, the house, the advice you've received, and your willingness to finally go up and get one.A lot of buyers want to win so much and they keep losing, but then when they win they start to panic.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

I've been following this thread as I have a similar decision I'm faced with regarding a 1031 exchange on an investment property I decided to sell. 

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I'm still doing research and would like to connect with people that might be able to help in making my decision.