Typically with houses of this age - you'll need structural folks to dig and install piers into the soil.

So, in reality every month your moving close and closer to sucking out months/years of profits via items aging out, cap-x coming to bear. 

In my round-up note as we moved out, I mentioned that the ice maker in the fridge hadn't worked in many years and the model was known for issues so we just never replaced it. (8 year old fridge.) 

The numbers you mention in your post are confusing - like $150k annual income from a rental property.  

As mentioned before, stairs were broken, floors were moldy, etc. 

With your goal mentioned at the bottom, I would suggest either option 3 or 4.

As mentioned mold needs moisture and the best way to get rid of moisture is proper air ventilation.

I own a small multifamily commercial in Albuquerque and can confirm the diversity of the economic and cultural factors that you mentioned. 

Since you're relocating to a new market, the best advice (like someone mentioned) is to figure out where YOU will be happy.

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