High borrowing costs right now, so have to look at what you're able to produce vs the borrowing cost. 1031ing can be a super powerful strategy, but there are time constraints involved.

Quote from @Anne Gel: @Russell Brazil: I'm coming to the party late, but I don't get it - what do you mean by higher casflow = more risk?

@Chris KellyFind an on-site 3rd party to corroborate.

The hard part is, there are ZERO comps for this place.

I’m self managing myself but the tax side of it is a little confusing to me but I’m recording everything involved as far as maintenance, traveling, expenses etc. just want to know what some people would do in my situation or what to I can benefit from come tax season  @Angelo LlamasI recommend that you find a real estate accountant to help you understand and prepare your taxes.Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant. 

Are there people in Fort Worth that are actively involved in wholesaling and/or fixing fliping?

While there are fewer native Austinites left, if you find them—especially older residents—they can be an invaluable resource for inside information.Get involved locally: Once the tourists and college students leave for summer or holidays, you’ll realize Austin is still a small town at heart.

Pete area and am very involved in the market here, especially in analyzing rental properties. 

We had a third party report done for our prior offerings (similar to how a mutual fund has a third party verification report to verify the returns). 

Has anyone out there been involved in something similar or have ideas on how I can move forward with this?