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.

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

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.

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

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

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. 

He said one of his plans for 2 units for one of his clients were rejected by the city.

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.