If you're financially stable, have an emergency fund, and have a buy [box] get into the trending C class neighborhoods and buy value.

@Michael Nguyen I bought a SFH first because I found a good one that made financial sense.

Are there banks or financial institutions that would grant a loan at less than 25% down, say 10% for someone with exceptional credit? 

Just ensure the new property aligns with your financial goals and cash flow expectations.After completing a 1031 exchange, you typically don’t have to wait long to do a cash-out refinance.

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For some, a smaller market with lower property costs may provide greater financial flexibility, while others might prioritize high-demand cities for quicker tenant turnover.

Demand for February/March move-ins should see a notable uptick sometime in January, but you'll for sure see your strongest rental demand in late spring/summer.Your most recent post mentioned that you were going to look for someone for a 6-month lease - I think this is a great way to approach it to minimize vacancy loss while biding your time until we get into the higher demand summer months.Getting creative with your lease term and credits/concessions could also be a good way to solve a few potential problems in one shot. 

I'd ask around some GC's that are higher level they may have some decent project management/financial tools if they're at scale.

Learn a valuable skill set that will allow you to make more money, therefore have more financial flexibility.

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