Just trying to create a better system or at least have better tenants for the long haul .

I would definitely recommend leveraging that money because it'll produce a better return in the long haul.

I'm in this for the long haul and honestly had never looked at selling that house but thought it was worth looking into if we could sell and change our portfolio to 2 STR's instead. 

But for me, real estate will help me buy a nice house and cool toys of my own.

I would only recommend that strategy if you are ready to stay in it for the long haul.

U-Haul is a for profit company (publicly trades Amerco, 2018 10-K here contains no mention of the CA mass exodus) and IMO their pricing model simply reflects supply and demand.

People will always need a place to live and while past performance doesn't guarantee future results rental rates and home values have gone up and to the right over the long haul.

I am toying with the idea to cross over into NNN commercial that can generate at least 8% for a more passive investment.My most recent deal, April 2022, penciled out just under 6% initially ($34k), but was bumped up to 8% ($40k) by COE.

We did not specify regarding trampoline in the contract, however we have clause "House furniture, cloth furniture and children’s toys are not permitted to be left out on a porch or in a yard at the end of a day."

I have not built anything more than duplexes, but are toying with the idea of my first fourplex.