If you decide to sell, you will only have paid a little more in interest over the remaining time that you are in your home.   

Maybe there's an angle for seller financing or some other creative approach to get the seller the total return they want over time, but it's hard to say without actual facts and data.

My goal is to continue to acquire more cash flowing rentals to eventually leave my day job and just self manage the rental properties. 

Here are some reasons to get the ball rolling:Thriving Market: Florida's population continues to boom, fueled by warm weather, a strong job market, and a business-friendly climate.

Hey Hey @Veronica Mitchell - The most simple advice is to follow the CTA trainlines.I personally love the South East Corridor of Chicago which has Bronzesville, Kenwood, Washington Park, Hyde Park, Woodlawn, and South Shore.That area will continue to be gentrified because you have the lakefront and CTA trains.Others mentioned NW along the Blue and West along the Pink, Green, and Blue lines.

Also we've averaged about 10-15 nights of occupancy over the last few months. any input appreciated. 

In Akron, there are 'A' properties in 'D-' neighborhoods (over by the zoo) where builders build affordable housing.

Enter a strong rental town with lower cost housing, fix it up nicer than most stuff in town & lease (and repeat over and over). 

@Zeona McIntyre seems like the Covid work-remote craze is over.

Kicker is I don't have to sell, I would simply be happy with not renting anymore and continuing to build equity.2-Correct purchase and renovate a 3-5 unit building.