[LWJ]

Great questions.

If you can sell, I say do it.

Go to SD and rent.

The mortgage restrictions are temporary and it is not in the mortgage company's best interest to limit like this.

You will have some time to figure out the market and laser in to the perfect home when the smoke clears.

I just shot a letter off to a cool house that is pretty expensive and not has lingered on the market for waaay to long. I offered to rent / rent-to-own / or do a contract. The seller couldn't do this but we agreed to stay in touch. Why? Because I like his place BUT I can't sell yet.

Sell. That gives control and options to you.