Periodic 1031 exchanges when appreciation stalls out, or performance goes down, or trapped equity is costing you return are all great strategic moves.

Note I am not stating I find this ideal, but if an operator has outstanding performance record, I may be able to tolerate sub-par communication.  

I was shopping hard for an OOS opportunity last summer in GA and honestly grateful I went 0/15 on offers.

I used CE Shop and they are nationwide. 

Most home buyers don't shop loans and just take whatever the mortgage broker is selling them.

I put my money where it’s going to perform best, either in real estate or my brokerage account in the form of an S&P 500 index fund.

Quote from @Tessa Booth: I’m planning on doing some Black Friday shopping for some tools/gear to use for doing some rehab work.

Hey Justine,You can indeed perform a cost segregation study on a property that is currently your primary residence and is being converted into a rental.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Quote from @Sarah Rhee: I have a real simple rule for investing: never sell an investment unless you can move the money to a better-performing asset, or if the sale will move you closer to your goal.Your situation doesn't meet my rules.