Here’s a quick breakdown of your options:Option 1: Sell and Buy Cheaper House with CashPros: No mortgage, no interest payments.Cons: Older homes, more repairs, possibly worse neighborhoods.Option 2:Use Proceeds as Down Payment on Better HousePros: Newer, fewer repairs, better neighborhoods.Cons: High mortgage interest rates, higher monthly payments.Option 3: Refinance and Rent Out Mobile HomePros: Rental income, keep property, can still buy another home.Cons:Landlord responsibilities, high refinance interest rates, market fluctuations.Consider market trends, rental demand, and your financial goals.

With that said, the buyer can still proceed with the sale if they are comfortable & able to overcome the appraisal gap and/or a solution is worked out financially between buyer and seller to make it feasible.So if appraisal gap is a concernBefore accepting:- Ensure the sales price on the contract is inline with market expectations. 

The initial estimate for job gains in April was 175,000.

The growing Jonesboro market and strategic location further enhanced its appeal.

Pros:- Many ways to invest and lots of different price points: LTR, MTR, STR (I know a couple of people doing STR but STR can be challenging) and different areas to invest- Diverse job market. 

However, finding these deals can be quite challenging if you are new to this market, as it varies street by street.

Begin to network and never stop educating yourself.If you ever consider the Kansas City area, I'd be happy to discuss the current market with you.

If you're open to other markets, I invest locally in the midwest and I think we have some strong RE markets that are relatively affordable. 

Mortgage 15/1 arm at $3.375% with max 4% interest increase due 15 years from July 2015 (Aug 1, 2030).Current condo monthly maintenance fee : $1036 includes water, amenities (pool, tennis court, concierge, gym, sauna, community room with pool and ping pong, maintenance)Current monthly mortgage payment: $499 interest, $504 principal Monthly taxes and insurance: $459 monthly contents insurance: $38Past Assessments: $11k for building HVAC upgrades $8k for building updates and building reservescurrent market value $400k - $425kcurrent  monthly rental median: $3100-$3200monthly landlord insurance: $45I'm also trying to decide if I should rent or sell and invest elsewhere.Appreciate all insights.

@Rodrigo Barreiro PujolYour plan to house hack in Austin with a $25k initial investment is a solid start.