It isn't the metric you can talk about on a national scale, but if you keep buying the same product in the same area it is a very easy quick and dirty method to know how you are doing compared to other buys. 

Here is the how I would explain it to a kindergartner:The true power of a 1031 exchange is the ability for an investor to meet their investment objectives without losing equity to taxation.With more money they can buy larger, multiple, or more productive properties.What is the alternative?

If you are going to add value to the house you might be able to get an equity line against the property to use to fix up the property or negotiate some repair money from the seller that you get at closing.

End enjoy your break, you'll come back so much more productive!

(I've heard stories of ceramic tile grout lines that were so soaked in urine that the smell wouldn't come out.)Although ceramic tile looks nice, vinyl should be your go-to in a rental bathroom.

If I can ever be of asisstance feel free to drop me a line. 

Maybe time the trip to line up with some local REIA meetings and see what other local investors think about price, timing, etc.?

One thing that really helps is lining up flexible, short-term financing—like hard money loans or private lenders—who get your goals and can close quickly.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

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