Unfortunately most CPA's have not lived through more realistic income tax bracket environments such as the 50s 60’s 70s and 80s……so what I’m saying here is not something that most investors, business-owners, high net worth families, or REI investors are thinking about.

I recognize there are other ways I could invest this cash (including another property) but I am being mindful of levering myself out too much in the current environment where job losses are more common in my industry (tech).

Plus, if you’re also thinking about a lifestyle element, who doesn’t love living near the beach?

We are planning to purchase a home and convert it into a community living space for people in recovery.

I have changed my rental strategy to Co-Living (rent by the room).

Buy in an area you want to live and renting to the people you want to rent to.

I have not purchased property via their platform but I'd also note it's few and far between to try to find any deals that pencil in the current environment.  4-5 years ago one could find good cash flow with SFR properties.

Despite higher interest rate environment, there's reasonable probability inflation will still continue - thus increase hard asset valuation.

I haven't lived in it long enough to be exempt from capital gains, good point on that.

The rental market is a dynamic environment, and one constant is change.