Or you can create the policy donate it and should be able to get 2.5 times the value for tax purposes.

How does it compare to other options available to you?

I recommend comparing lenders to make sure you get some good terms and financing options for your next investment!

Regarding a 1031 exchange, while the property was rented and treated as an investment property during your deployment, if you maintained it as your primary residence for tax purposes, it may complicate eligibility.

We’re working in a smaller market like Cornelia, GA, where comparable sales data can be limited, and want to make sure we present a strong case to lenders.

That was a substantial discount compared to my friends who were paying 2k+.

There's a good chance it may not even appraise for what the seller is asking if the seller really is asking for that much more compared to others just for furniture. 

It's worth a conversation.IF you determine that selling is the way to go, $1M could buy you a comparable property in Scottsdale, depending on where in Scottsdale you'd like to be, and how much land you want on your lot. 

Then, gather evidence like recent sales of comparable properties to support your case.

Getting right to the purpose of my post, with all the relevant context: I’m 52 and living near Seattle.