(weird you aren’t being billed monthly) times 200 gallons would be 18,000 gallons, about the same as a swimming pool.

Another thing to be aware of when dealing with inspectors, they can make up codes to suit whatever it is they want.

Also consider a conversion to a mother-in-law suit, the areas around there are highly tolerant of them because of the housing shortages

I know personally we have that and it's never been a problem, Master suite at the right price point would be a plus for the sq footage.

My oldest is definitely more suited for the investment side and my middle kid is more suited for the business side.

They don't need government protection when they can just take money from their gold filled swimming pools a la McDuck style.

You may also want to consider a short term rental house hack, where you have a place with an inlaw suite or some extra space that you rent out on Airbnb.

Let me know what kinds of opportunities in those areas are most suited to your goals (such as the Long Term Hold)

Have also been told the HELOC poison pills your home equity against any law suits whether used or not.

I personally would think that you should 1) learn how the taxes would affect your profits 2) find and compare both potential profit numbers (sell now vs. sell after 2yr cap gain exemption) then 3) pick which one suits you!