The show, combined with books from this site, have helped me gain so much confidence that now as I hunt for my first deal I feel that I have patience, perspective, and knowledge that I would not have otherwise had - and it is going to help me find the RIGHT deal (you know the one where the numbers work instead of using emotion to make the decision, thank you David Greene.) 

After walking the properties that are competitors and price, see what range is correct and make a decision from there.

They continued to send over contracts where the math was simply incorrect and had me overpaying.

The difference between success and failure isn’t a single thing or event, but a series of decisions consistently over timeAlso strongly recommend The Richest Man in Babylon.

Feel free to hit them up and then interview 2-3 before making a decision. 

Given your financial situation, this is a highly personal decision, as long as you understand all the tax costs and consequences, no one would blame you for whichever path you chose. 

Nothing was level, the spacings incorrect, and was never sturdy.

@James Cannon I'd recommend you get some firm numbers for both options buying and selling and that way you will have all the info you need to make a firm decision. 

That's when I'll be really utilizing the results of the calculation to make an investment decision.

Sigh, again someone who doesn't understand the 2/5 year rule after a property has been a rental and spews incorrect information....The capital gains exclusion is pro rated after the house has been a rentalllllllllll...