It helps to have a strategic advantage to source deals such as finding a property that is run down or needs updating.

I see you work in strategic planning.

@Ben Raptoulis A good CPA can help you with tax preparation and, more importantly, strategic tax planning.

Granted, appreciation is NOT guaranteed; however, you can increase the likely hood by buying strategically.

I’m thinking of selling it all to get started on more strategic investing to get towards this mythical path of financial freedom, but that may involve moving the family into a rental for a bit.

This is the first year that I feel like my taxes are complicated enough to warrant expert advice and am looking for a firm that can offer comprehensive tax filing, strategic planning, and good customer service.

Looking to build my wealth through strategic investments.

To answer your question in one sentence, the move was very strategic and we have not regretted it so far.

For instance we wholesale, rehab and occasionally (when it's strategic for us to do so) list properties.

This is just something that I have to think about strategically as well as emotionally, given my long-term plan.So, should I spend a little more time/money shopping around for a place that I LOVE or do I shop with my head and go for the property that will work for now, and make a nice rental in a few years?