We're not far from NYC. We're able to get a pied-à-terre in NYC for $1-2k, and pay both the mortgage and a small rental... at the same price as our old rental a

We're not far from NYC. We're able to get a pied-à-terre in NYC for $1-2k, and pay both the mortgage and a small rental... at the same price as our old rental apartment (1br, now going for $5200). In fact, we'd probably be able to put the house on AirBnB for extra income, as our area lists AirBnBs for $300+ per night. There's really little reason for us to outright sell.