Rent and price appreciation has been keeping up with inflation (most of the time reaching higher than inflation).

There are however different vehicles and scenarios that may help achieve your goalsHope this helps!

Tax implications also differ; selling may incur capital gains tax, while rental income is taxable but offset by deductions.There are several factors to consider when deciding if you should sell or keep your property as a rental. 

Additionally, consider cards with no annual fees to keep costs down.

Keep in mind only the interest on your mortgage is tax deductible - not what goes toward principal.

:I keep hoping for climate change so we get more water.

I am thinking I will keep this long term as I focus on improving rents, so a holding period is not a big deal as long as it is not too long. 

Keep learning and growing!

Yes, keeping it in your name and splitting is what I did :)  

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