Bottom line is that you may put yourself in a situation where the best way to maintain your tax efficiency is to keep your investments foreign for the long term. 

Platforms that offer more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly ways to list, search for, and buy homes could gain traction.

If you have a legitimate and sufficient reason to believe that the person NEEDS to sell the home for whatever reason then calling may be efficient, but simply because someone like myself is an out of state investor is hardly a reason to disrupt their day and I would always be certain to bump the number against the DNC list. 

It's looking like the general consensus is that I jumped the gun with purchasing and should sell it if I really want to be efficient. 

New construction offers a unique blend of potential high returns and control over the investment, making it an attractive option for those looking to diversify their portfolios.The Advantages of New Construction InvestmentCustomization and Control: New construction projects offer investors the chance to tailor properties to meet current market demands, ensuring higher occupancy rates and returns.Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Modern constructions come with the latest in energy-saving technologies and sustainable materials, appealing to a growing eco-conscious tenant base.Lower Maintenance Costs: With everything brand new, the initial years following a new construction project see significantly lower maintenance costs compared to older properties.Tax Incentives: Many regions offer tax benefits for new construction projects, especially those that meet certain environmental or economic development criteria.How to Approach New Construction InvestmentEmulating Buffett's investment strategy involves careful market research, understanding local real estate dynamics, and potentially partnering with experienced developers.

If you're willing to bend your timeline a little to give yourself the best shot at qualifying for 1031 exchanges and being super tax efficient with your properties, you could try doing the following: - Hold each successive property for at least 12 months before selling - make sure that you acquire property in one tax year and then don't sell that same property until the following tax yearI want to stress that you do not automatically lose out on 1031 treatment by not taking these steps, and similarly you don't automatically qualify for 1031 treatment by simply taking these steps. 

So, do operate within the BRRRR environment in an efficient way and not under such stress and pressure that means having enough money to front the contractor like 20% of the rehab. 

I want to maximize and grow my portfolio as efficiently as possible. 

Based on those answers you can decide if you want to set up a showing with them.Before we talk about streamlining showings, I want to share a hack with you during the initial screening phase.Prepare templated questions in advance to streamline the process and utilize text replacement features on your smartphone for efficiency.

Be patient throughout the process, and hopefully, within time you will build an efficient process for your rehabs.I would recommend delaying the purchase of a home for potential employee rental.