What is your plan to obtain this dream?

The markets open up if you are not planning on doing the management yourself.There are many markets that are growing in population and jobs throughout the country if you are willing to look at OOS investing. 

I have drafted plans for covered patios and decks in Coronado, City and County of SD.

Good luck with your real estate plan! 

If you plan to hold longer than 5 years, I'd reccomend you wait it out.

Would love to connect and hear about how your house hack is going and what your next plan of action is.

Selling now could simplify estate planning and lock in gains, especially with capital gains taxes in mind.

do you know how to read building plans or permits?

Excited to see where you put that equity next—what’s the plan for reinvesting? 

The plan was to house hack the house by setting up the third bedroom as a studio apartment with its own bathroom and walk-in closet.