When we moved we kept the house and have been renting it for a little over a year - $225/mo cash flow (not including maintenance).

Especially if you can create some equity, and if it cash flows. 

@Steven AvilesMy recommendation would be to sell it and use the $ to buy cash flowing property.

It is hard to live for free/cash flow on a house hack in California immediately.

This is because they are clean, modern, and have all the latest amenities.* **Potential for appreciation.** New construction homes are often located in desirable areas that are likely to appreciate in value over time.

After a clean slate restart Im back.

Additionally, it can help maximize renovations and improvements.A Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.

At least Mexico and the Dominican Republic have access to money to clean their beaches until the time it becomes too much.

This can affect your cash flow and requires careful financial planning.Competition: Popular vacation areas often have high competition for rental properties, which can impact occupancy rates and rental prices.

NOI is a before-tax figure, appearing on a property's income and cash flow statement, that excludes principal and interest payments on loans, capital expenditures, depreciation, and amortization.Maybe just ignore advice from people that don’t have access to Google.