@Jared Cross hmmm, so this might be possible if this is an investment property you are trying to execute on.  

As you scan your performance indicators and execution framework, ask yourself.What worked?

I need to focus on execution rather than festering about path forward.

Perhaps the market is saturated and another strategy is more easily executable.

Seems so much harder to actually execute.

Consider a 1031 Exchange:If you sell your Medford rental and reinvest the proceeds into another like-kind investment property, a 1031 exchange can defer capital gains taxes.This is especially attractive if your goal is to scale into higher cash-flow or better-performing markets while preserving your equity.Timing, rules, and proper guidance from a CPA or 1031 specialist are critical to execute this correctly.Other considerations:ADU potential is great for long-term value, but if you can’t fund it now, it’s more of a future option.HELOC or second mortgage: As you noted, rates on rentals are high, so probably not ideal right now.Taxes: Selling your former primary that has never been your current residence won’t give you primary residence capital gains exclusion, but since this was a rental, that may not apply anyway - something to confirm with your CPA.If your priority is financial peace, lowering high-interest debt, and increasing cash reserves, selling the rental and paying down your primary could make the most sense right now.If your priority is long-term cash flow and scaling your portfolio, consider selling and using the capital to acquire small multifamily properties that are cash-flow positive - either outright or through a 1031 exchange to defer taxes.Raising rent is a moderate option if you want to keep the property without selling, but it may only marginally improve your position.Given your flexibility and market knowledge as a realtor, you could likely identify solid small multifamily or even single-family deals that would make option 3 (with or without a 1031) a strong path for long-term wealth.Always happy to share more on what's worked for other investors.

And the best and worst part is, ai ruthlessly carries out the mission of executing to achieve the end goal given in sociopathic efficiency.

What I’ve learned is that execution > education.

Essentially this protects both parties because it ensures that the seller doesn't collect the money then run off without actually deeding the property, or conversely, it prevents the buyer from having the property deeded to them before submitting payment and then running off with the property without actually paying for it.Drafting and Recording of documents such as deeds is also necessary because it's the preparation and execution of the deed that actually transfers title from the seller to the buyer.

Fortunately we've been anticipating the return since prior to the election - and are well prepared to support investor searches and execution on a tight timeline - but to ensure it’s also the 'right' investment- requires added attentiveness, due diligence and tenacity to execute.