Boots on the ground like your cleaner is VERY important, but I'd also recommend you get to know your neighbors and exchange info.

(pretty good bet things aren't going to 2% any time soon)We have wound up restructuring several notes to our benefit because the owners were really happy to have the income immediately

Your best bet would be to bring in an equity partner

So they take and equity stake in exchange of raising investor capital ?

If they don’t like fixing it up I’m sure they’ll like it falling apart in exchange for lower rent. 

I think that your best bet is to offer the Holder of the Contract for deed some sort of discount if they refinanced out of the contract for deed so you could get your equity, short of that I don't think you have a lot of options.

The problem I see is the masses have not understood the advantage of purchasing a duplex.As far a Lennar is considered an entry level builder, I don't see that their neighborhoods in general have very good price appreciation, unless they are in a unique area where the location is exceptional.I think that prices are falling, and that you should be able to find a deal, the I-35 Corridor from  San Antonio to Austin is a very hot area.Here is an example of a property that was listed for $342,000, and the list price is down to $300,000, with a price drop of $20,000 on 7/29. 1261 Stone Rim Loop, Buda, Texas 78610, If you need any comps or info, just let me know, I'm a licensed Broker in Texas, and I have MLS access across the state.Also, I'm not sure if you know, but you can split your 1031 exchange and purchase multiple properties instead of just 1 property. 

The company is also planning to re-enter the Chicago market with several new openings in the coming years.ConclusionIn the face of economic uncertainty, these major dining chains are betting on strategic expansion as a way to navigate challenges and position themselves for long-term success.

Golf carts help sure but if the parking situation is bad, then all bets are off.

I cleaned it up, took pictures, posted it for sale, fully expecting to use Section 121, as recommended all over this forum, instead of doing a Section 1031 exchange, which I had originally planned to do before asking about the Section 121 law on this forum!!