If the market continues to appreciate, holding the property could yield more long-term equity gains.

I still have enough room with my VA entitlement for a buy and hold in a couple of years, so I'd rather save it for later!

Do not repeat any mistakes on the next investment.

I use all the rental cash flow to pay these loans off asap, then repeat.

I know many investors go out of state for buy and hold properties to generate passive income, but is Blythe a lucrative market?

diamond holdings and aquistions.

got out of flipping to new construction in our market in columbus ohio. licensed general contractor. when interest rates got high single family existing went down by 30% new builds sold at a 6% increase that year which demonstrated the desire and premium that new construction commands. never looking back. total control, rinse and repeat. we can get permits in 28 days. we can buy land cash in 21 days. we can build in 120 days to 140 days and keep moving. super scalable and easy and no risk. we build the same 2-3 Floorplans 

we need our own forum for this concept. I'd argue that there are very select zip codes where this strategy works. You need to find a zip code where land values are 10% of less of after built value. You have to find a ...

You'll likely also reduce your cost of living by moving to a stabilized apartment.Depending on the cashflow and debt paydown, you can use this strategy until you've built enough equity to reinvest.On the other hand, getting into a multi-family after refinancing will also help you build substantial equity to rinse and repeat in the coming years.

I am leaning towards holding onto the home, but would love to get everyone's thoughts!