Make the highest return you can and then figure out how to maximize tax savings. 

We can also discuss which locations tend to command higher rents to help you achieve the best possible return on investment.Let me know if you’d like to set up a time to chat—I look forward to connecting!

A lot of your returns come at the time of sale. 

Know where to draw the line so an unscrupulous investor doesn't abuse you and then share nothing in return. 

For rentals, focus on cash flow and metrics like cap rate (target 8%-10%) or cash-on-cash return.

This could work well if you’re looking for steady monthly returns and don’t mind managing tenants (or hiring a property manager).Selling could also make sense if you’d rather use the $500,000 to diversify into other investments, like buying multiple properties or even a short-term rental on the lake as you mentioned.

But if you'd rather take the equity and reinvest in something with better returns or less hassle, selling might be the better move.

For real estate investors, it’s a golden opportunity to adapt to market needs, contribute to solving the housing crisis, and achieve solid returns.

This deal aligns with my strategy of adding value and achieving robust returns.

Buyer may elect to treat this Contract as canceled, in which case all Earnest Money received hereunder will be returned to Buyer and Buyer may recover such damages as may be proper.