Now, you have an appreciated first rental that’s hopefully generating cash flow, and a multi unit that provides a roof over your head and 1-3 units paying down your mortgage while all units continue to appreciate.

I wouldn’t feel comfortable with that looming over my head.

A very seasoned investor pounded it in my head years ago, when it comes to negotiations, "never say the first number." :)good luck 

These people buying str's today make me shake my head a bit. 

A real head scratcher. 

(Heads the sponsor wins; tails the investor loses). 

It doesn't make sense given where we could be headed (in a good direction) in the following years hopefully.

Dennis,I like where your head is at trying to find tax strategies!

Saying you are an "investor" to the property manager etc or someone onsite you probably are going to get looked at like you have six heads. 

Especially at your age you have time.Thanks for the heads up!