Considering moving, but we have no interest in losing this property - it’s unique and a great investment asset all things considered.I have no experience whatsoever with renting out a property.

Keep in mind, such an appraisal may not be able to be used by your lender, but perhaps you can request an appraiser with investment property experience (wherever they may be). 

I have a shop on my property that has a one bedroom apartment.House Hacking that for $800/mo.

It is also worth noting that property management is often closer to 30% of gross rent for a short-term rental due to the much more intensive hands-on management compared to a typical 10% for long-term and as such, I agree with recommendations above that medium term rentals may provide the best of both worlds if you are able to tailor proximity to a local need, e.g. hospitals and travel nurses.Again, happy to relay my personal experiences in the area if you're interested.Best of luck,Patrick

I think a great strategy would be to find someone who would like to house hack with you, and maybe even someone with a bit of experience local to the area that you trust and know very well to go in on the deal with you.  

The information shared is based on my experience and industry knowledge and should not be considered tax, legal, or financial advice.

.: Anyone with experience on Norada Promissory Notes? 

or any experience buying homes at auction in Sac? 

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

It was an enormous rehab and I didn't have the experience or the contractors to take it on.