We are not optimized, but I have accepted that.

Looking back I believe we could have/should have adjusted our rates to optimize our payouts.

I am wondering about two things- insurance and tax optimization.

(The program is Healthy Neighborhoods Program).I guess my question is .. being that I would like to get into investing ASAP and i feel like this would be a great small step , are there any more options out there that would be more optimal for my situation (hard money lender, other programs, better routes)? 

It is more of a (right sizing) of existing medium to larger box size tenants expanding their online footprint to maximize omni-channel marketing to get the right optimal business ratio to drive sales and profit margins.    

.- number of units (in the case of MF)- location of real estateThe investor has to decide what mix is optimal for their situation.If Series-LLC is an option for you, get one and put each property in its own child Series-LLC, problem solved.

@Angela Miller - This area has many properties that come up regularly but as @Ronald Starusnak mentioned, most need updating/rehab to be optimal rentals for the area. 

My intent is all long term but systematic exit to optimize portfolio. 1) Less then 12 months ... short terms (maximize opex)2) More then 12 months ... long terms (maximize opex)3) More then 9 months. .. 1031 as portfolio optimization 4) Opportunity zone using any gain from previous 180 days (looks like this is what you are asking)The whole world can talk about benefits of buying/investing is Qualified Opportunity zone but as of now not sure i have seen anyone yet (again my world is tiny ) who could give direction on beyond filing Form 8996  such as below1) How to create /maintain QOF  2) How to manage cash within QOF for rehab/purchase 3) How to brings investors in/out of QOF ..

So, before I address all of the points I read in this thread, can we agree on the following:- All properties in a given neighborhood will all have different market values,- The simplification of those values could be placed into the following three (3) categories;   * AS-IS (No deferred maintenance has been addressed AND curb-appeal is seriously lacking)   * Enhanced (all deferred maintenance has been addressed and some newer "creature comforts" installed)   * Optimal (highest priced, highest and best use dwelling in the neighborhood)If you agree to these simplified characterization, then the following might be agreeable: @Randy Thomason - [Good and Bad Wholesaler, Double Closings]There are good and bad wholesalers, just like there are good and bad real estate agents and brokers.

The optimal thing would be to have a tenant move in the day after repairs are done, limiting vacancy costs.