Keeping and renting with a positive cf, or selling, whether with a 1031 or straight sale leaves out an option I think you might be overlooking:  cash out refi of the rental or heloc.Why 'kill' the 'golden goose', when you could possibly keep taking the eggs and perhaps leverage it up to another property or other cash-flowing investment.Since your post sounds like you are in growth stage, how much do you think your existing rental will be worth in 5 or 10 years down the road? 

I figure if I can estimate a "bare minimum" estimate and it's higher than I need, I'll be golden

This thread is golden - Do you see any other commentary worth noting a year later?

My 3 golden rules.

If you can do that, you're golden.

Return of the capital is more important then return on the capital is a golden rule for me. 

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in, this is NOT CLICK BAIT.So here's what's going on:So as we all know location, location, location has been the golden rule of real estate since humans have ever existed.

If you can get a crew together before you purchase, you will be golden.

I need to give my mom about $70k so she enjoy her golden years without worrying of bills after retirement. 

I'm currently selling a 3/1 we finished renovating last month (it's listed on the Golden Empire MLS).