I’m starting to “downsize” and clean up/repair/renovate, etc.

Unfortunately, I can’t move for another 16+ months but I see the writing on the wall.

I don’t really like being a “landlord” but if I relocate, I’ll just hire a PM Co if I decide to rent out my home instead of sell it.

What I am a bit concerned about is, “What will I have to pay for a (~1600 sf) replacement home?” I’m considering mountain towns with 1K to 55K people.

Hopefully, the exodus of “boomers” from cities won’t drive up the prices in these areas, as well. In some mtn resort areas, the residential RE prices have already doubled in the past ~15 years.