Some other factors to consider - How long are you planning to hold this property?

I have family in Houston, Dallas, and the Valley, I was networking with brokers in San Antonio, but the Taxes seem to be quite high as well in that State, although much favorable laws/regs on the landlord side.

Quote from @Daniel Tanasa: Another option is to get a small cash out refinance from the house you plan on fixing up, if is in financeable condition, and use that to fix it up, while still cash flowing.

One is under contract in which I plan to 1031 into something larger and the other I just plan to keep as the contract expires soon.

On one hand, there're a number of legitimate tax deductions, credits, and loopholes that are not well-known.

You have a solid plan and it's working great!

I have run numbers for LTRs on a set of duplexes that seem to cash flow well.

I am currently renovating it and we plan to when i am done to transfer the property to my buisness name. what would be the best route to go.  

I also think every property is unique and needs their own plan.

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