Not trying to argue, just saying that's what I sold mine for. Nada shows it worth $21k in immaculate condition, so there's that.
http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2008/Chevrolet/TrailBlazer-V8/Utility-4D-SS-AWD/Values
Autotrader shows five within 200miles all the same or less, and those are inflated dealership prices. My '06 AWD sold for $17k over a year ago. You're going to have to hang onto it.
I would like to live near my family, but Option A sounds like the better career move. I would end up moving to Myrtle in your shoes, or somewhere around Charleston - I like that area. Nevada is full of weirdos.
I don't know of anybody on here who wouldn't be interested in following an FD build.. and I know your rep with them is pretty stout. Got any shots of the full car? Interior? They've been one of my personal favorite cars since the original Gran Turismo