FYI, for anyone using Home Depot's vendor American Woodmark, these are RTA cabinets that already come assembled and are way overpriced, find a local or online vendor.

Con: our money is "tied up" in the property and we don't have the space we need with a young child.2) rent both units and collect $2000/month in profit. 

Only a stupid American would sell their CA RE.  

I lived overseas for 8 years as a child and loved every bit of it.  

Though, the only caveat to that would be that it is far less expensive to build new structures than buy old ones, plus with building you get to ensure that it is of American quality, rather than the Ecuadorean quality.

I am pregnant with my 3rd child and recently found out I will be laid off from my job the month I have my baby.

In addition, you've got Colonial Homes, American Homes 4 Rent, and many others.

The idea of a backyard BBQ with friends and family is just too much engrained in the American dream.

It takes a village to raise a child

@Sarah KorsahThe activity performed by your child qualifies because payment for such activity can be claimed as earned income.