We have CDs maturing at the end of the year that could fund a new primary residence.Should we:1) Sell it with no Capital Gains tax.

Once you gain that experience, it may become more efficient to delegate the task rather than managing it on your own.

Gradually transition to larger, higher-end projects as you gain confidence and expertise, balancing risk and reward.

For the seller (John) to defer capital gains via a 1031 exchange, the sale proceeds must be reinvested into like-kind property within 180 days.

@Chris Grenzig  The chart on Wikipedia is interesting, its showing the population gains/losses from 2020 to 2023. 

It is a good group of like minded investors and I think the value you would gain there would be very beneficial as you get started. 

From time to time I will hear of people who utilize it well and gain business from it. 

2️⃣ Property Tax Deduction: Claim up to $10K for state & local taxes.3️⃣ Capital Gains Exclusion: Sell your home?

This will lower interest costs and free up future cash flow for reinvestment or reserves.Tax Planning: Work with a CPA to mitigate tax impacts from principal-heavy payments and potential gains.

Trying to bend the rules will always come back to get you and could end up costing you more at the end of the day than any benefits you gain from it.