Quote from @Bonnie Low: The "best market" is less about the market per se and more about the deal you're able to find in my opinion.

So Doorvest is getting everything that produces a high return and you get the aspects of real estate investing that have low a return. 

First impressions matter and presenting a property in its best light can attract potential buyers and increase its market value.

Plus for its high cash flow potential, utilizing a 1031 exchange to reinvest gains effectively made this experiment a relatively low risk for me.

Quote from @Bonnie Low: I'd sell if I were you. 1) I don't like HOAs and certainly not for STR or MTR 2) the numbers don't make sense for you to invest in a big kitchen/bath renovation 3) it doesn't look like it's appreciating very well.

I am in the low 800s and don't know of any tangible benefits to be at 800+.

One of my rental properties is located in a low-income area, which presents unique challenges in finding suitable tenants.

Low prices enable more people to buy, limiting demand for rental properties so rents decline (in inflation-adjusted dollars).Population Growth: In areas with growing populations, demand outpaces supply, driving up property prices.

You can afford to pay a bit more if rates cool down.We need to also remember that BRRRR become a really hot topic in a low interest environment.

@Blake R.From my experience, land investing is a low-cost, flexible entry point but lacks the cash flow and quick appreciation of multifamily properties.