It may not be worth the trouble and cost of selling!

Consider semi-furnishing the space to increase room rental costs and also contact your local university/college housing department, they typically provide students with resources for off-campus housing and you could plug yourself in there. 

Okay thanks it was worth a shoot.

We used to offer this service to investors but it created more problems than it was worth. 

Once you have this team in place, you should be able to invest in any market confidently.As for picking a specific market - I would go after one with an increasing job and population growth.

Pls advice, Sounds like you have been presented with an opportunity to help a veteran and increase your rents upon placing the next tenants.

My son's elementary school (K-5) won an award for being in the top 7 schools in the state for biggest increase in standardized test scores from fall 2022 to spring 2023.

Definitely worth a deep dive into the local market.Ownership changes?

My mortgage payments on the duplex increased dramatically over the last year as well, and currently it is appraised at 720K with 4,100/mo rent.

If you sign a multi year lease, build in the rent increase after 1 year and don't go longer than 2 years.