Here are some of the more common exit strategies: Continue to hold (if its not broke, don't fix it) Sell and pay the taxes (cash out) Sell with seller carry back financing (defer capital gain taxes over the term of the note)1031 Exchange into properties that have less property (labor) management issues and/or less capital intensive issues 1031 Exchange into smaller assets (trading down in value) over the years so that you slowly cash out and don't get hit with all of the taxes in the same year. 1031 Exchange into more passive investments such as Net Lease Properties (NNN), Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), Tenant-In-Common Investment Properties (TICs)1031 Exchange into gas, oil, air, water or other mineral rights that require no management Contribute into and sell through a Charitable Trust Consider charitable donations of property These are just a few that came to mind quickly. 

If the numbers work out for you, go for it!

If you were the Original Buyer then you should be able to get plugged back into the review if you were outbid at auction and the winning bidder backs out or it doesn't work out.

I like the fourplex as an investment (low maintenance, fairly updated, and parking galore there) but I am sensing the "living there" may not fit your lifestyle looking at the photo and story here....The duplex has the better schools, location, neighborhood as well as the larger yard and looks a bit more suited to your current situation and lifestyle looking at the photo (and it may work out better on cash flow when you move out)...Plus the appreciation opportunity looks like it has an upside there..... 

While this may seem like a life or an opportunity that everyone wish they had you must know most of the times it doesn't work out and the individual usually loses big time due to lack of knowledge.

3.5% FHA is an alternative if 5% does not work out.

Of course this is only if you make a return, you could stand to lose your money ++ if the investment doesnt work out. 

Keep eyes peeled and it'll work out.

How does that all work out in the wash for you?  

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