This is anecdotal information based upon the interviews I’ve had with operators across the country.

In many instances putting bad money after good by furnishing homes for STR or MTR leasing or perhaps making their personal credit vulnerable by agreeing to Sub To arrangement.

But dubai is a city full of opportunities so dont base your decision purely on my thoughts.good luck with your decision

I dont have any feedback for turn key REI but lots of experience with 1031X and my suggestion for you is to make sure you have a good idea of the exchange you're going into or at least the category of homes or type you're aiming for.

Usually an investor in that kind of financial position wants to have the home they want not live in their investment. 

The drop and Swap is about all we use here due to the confiscatory tax rates based on sale price.

I have heard comments that homes in TX or GA need a major rehab after 10 years, builders use MDF for trim, pressboard under siding instead of OSB sheeting etc As an investor we buy 1960s homes, they have good bones and are worth an update.

We have a single HVAC system that heats/cools the entire home.

It's a 4bd home and the FMR puts this around $3,000.

Turn on any home renovation show, and you’ll see investors turning run-down properties into stunning dream homes—selling them for a hefty profit.