Hey Lauren, I read you wanted to retire in NC - great choice as I believe it will also fit nicely with your plan of owing turnkey SF rental property.

Real estate is an unpredictable industry, so it pays to be flexible with your search and keep exploring other options if one platform doesn’t quite fit the bill.

I’m happy to connect and also let you know about deals that come across my desk that might fit your criteria.

Set up a few calls and see who is a better fit for you. 

Make sure you research multiple options to see what fits best for your real estate goals. good luck!

Given your goals, Indy could be a great fit—affordable pricing, solid appreciation, and strong Section 8 demand with reliable property management options.

It was honestly luck, I didn't know much about real estate I just knew I needed a house that was unappealing to others to be able to buy it and have it fit in our budget.

If managing it yourself feels unsustainable in the long run, hiring a good property manager could give you more peace of mind.Since a 1031 exchange or like-kind replacement doesn’t seem to be a good fit for your current situation, you could consider a HELOC if you need to tap into the equity for other investments without selling the property, although rates are high so this would eat up your cash flow.

Though I have purchased some with a mix where 330+ days a year, people parked in the driveway and the street except when there were snow bans, but there was enough room to fit everyone in the driveway/parking lot, and that was a hassle to deal with some days. 

I made the same recommendation, if they were to dip into EC from OOS, that would be the only place that would potentially fit their buy box.