Live in new home while it appreciates for 10 years until I get a faculty housing spot, sell private market house, put proceeds (minus downpayment) in bank for retirement (I estimate this will be 1.3 mil before capital gains and real estate fees based on 7% growth in a very desirable Southern California location), and take out new loan for lower cost faculty housing.

A house advertised in March may be worth $2,000/month but only be worth $1,200/month in July.I understand your desire to not have any interaction.

@Kevin Orellana do you like the asset; is it in a neighborhood that you are proud to own it, do you see it continuing to be a desirable place to live? 

An online lead capture form is presented on your website and allows potential cash buyers to submit their own contact information if they desire to be added to your buyers list.

One applicant mentioned their desired move-in date in 9 months in the future but that move-in date is way too far from our earliest move-in date (2 months from now). 

German Village is one of the most desirable areas to live in, while Driving Park is one of the most affordable neighborhoods.

Think about desirable areas, and buy just outside of it?

So far I looked in Idaho, specifically Boise and Nampa but property prices are a little high to have an LTR make sense and while Nampa has better Cost Seg estimates than Boise it also seems a lot less desirable for both STR and LTR.

Additionally, I strategically positioned the condo as a desirable rental option in Uptown Charlotte, capitalizing on its prime location to maximize rental income and overall property value.

Located in the historic 4th Ward neighborhood of Charlotte, this townhouse at North Poplar Street is part of the desirable Hackberry Court.