We hope to have a redo photo shoot in the spring and add some outdoor amenities like a hot tub. 

It takes time to meet people and get deals.

Very interested in meeting folks in this community.

Las Cruces market is still pretty hot. 

Hiring a Handyman: Posting ads on platforms Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace and conducting a multi-step interview process:Start with a phone screen to assess experience, availability, and resources.Follow up with an in-person meeting to determine compatibility and trustworthiness.4.

@Peter W.From my experience, a second-home investment strategy works best when you meet lender conditions like owner occupancy and rental restrictions.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

As long as the total of the replacement properties meets your reinvestment target you'll still defer all tax. 

In addition to those above-referenced issues related to conversions, the additional unit(s) would require a parking space and enough lot area/gross floor area to meet the requirements in 9-703. 

I have a few hot areas in mind.