A great target is a property that was last renovated between 2012 and 2019, meaning it is still in decent shape but could be upgraded to 2025 standards to maximize rent and value.You can also look at properties with long-term tenants who have been paying below-market rents.

but, just to be candid, with the market the way it is right now, it's the most hands-on, time-consuming, gnarliest projects and strategies that are generating the best returns (and i am not recommending those - just stating a fact.)plain vanilla LTRs are still a great strategy in the long-term - they're just tough to acquire and they're not going to cash flow.can you tell us a little bit more about your background and what time you do or don't have available? 

I wouldn't let the time requirements of a 1031 exchange dominate your thinking at this stage in the market.

It was an off-market deal.

I know this is not true because I've used IDI data since 2019 and it's the best on the market. 

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What is a normal market DOM for selling a house? 

Cash buyers who can fix violations quickly can negotiate steep discounts—often below market value.🚨 Red Flag:❌ Severe structural damage or zoning issues – Some violations are too costly or difficult to fix.

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Message me and we can cover all that and where I think you'll be best served investing in our market and similar markets in Texas as well as best practices.