Sharon, thanks for sharing these stats—Houston is clearly holding strong!

Last but not least....A few members in replies have already mentioned why it makes sense to hold…….I very much appreciate ALL FEEDBACK, however I think it will be helpful to provide some added context as to why I am absolutely certain (and my CPA’s are convinced as well) on my decision to liquidate the entire portfolio and onceAs I educate clients on daily, income tax brackets as well as long term capital gain tax brackets in our country are more favorable right now than they've been at any point in the past 80 years.

Build a strong team, prioritize cash flow, and take the time to understand the local market and regulations, especially for development projects.

They tell you that they "cherry pick" potential clients, but belive it or not they don't!

Strong job growth, low unemployment rate, and strong population growth.

HELOCs or traditional financing may also be better options to preserve retirement funds while minimizing immediate tax liabilities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Just keep in mind that entertainment expenses—like taking clients out for a show or a game—aren’t deductible anymore.And, yes, you can deduct 100% of your education expenses if you’re already a real estate investor.

Both Indianapolis and Louisville are excellent markets to consider—affordable entry points, landlord-friendly laws, and steady rental demand.Since your background is in data science and analytics, you already have a strong foundation for analyzing deals.

I tell my clients to determine how much they have in personal assets - if they have more than $500K in personal assets, I always recommend an additional $1M umbrella. 

I used to own a large SFR management company I sold to Evernest in 2019 and I manage a Kroger SC and a set of retail condo suites for a client now but it isn't my thing.