3) Your $250k with 30% down => about $750k (you also need funds for closing costs, taxes, etc.)

I pay $875 (including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance) and rent it out for $1,625.

You are so right about analysis paralysis 😁Not too concerned about mechanics though I would like to learn more about how to best use CRMs (specifically freedomsoft), but also would like to learn specifics regarding forming LLC structures and tax strategies 🤔

Major repairs are done, taxes up to date.  

I also suspect inflation will drive continued migration to lower cost of living / lower tax states.  

A successful rental property should offer positive cash flow, meaning your rental income should exceed your monthly expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, etc.).To find the right tenants, ensure the property is priced competitively within the local rental market.

so I used 1.5% as a property tax number, and I used $200 mo for insurance.

And she’s the one that released the latest tax rates and year to year comparisons in September of 2024.

Beyond immediate safety concerns, the long-term financial implications, including taxes, are a pressing issue for those impacted by the disaster.

So, in your considerations, I would park right there for a bit and determine how this would look for you.Since you have about 2.5 years to think about it before you would need to spring into action to take advantage of the rollover for tax advantages, maybe you try on a rental and see how it fits.