Thank you for posting that very detailed experience.

In addition, due to the 2 of 5 year rule there often is no need.  2) you cannot 1031 a property that has not been put into service to be an investment property 3) you cannot 1031 a flip.  

Whether the seller was open to a buyer commission or not, I wouldn't put an additional cost into any personal purchase.  

Additional Resources to check, 'FYIs', in case you want to learn more about rezoning in the future)-Look up your address on the city's zoning map here to see how properties in your immediate vicinity are zoned.

It also gave me the chance to experiment with short-term rentals before transitioning to a long-term hold, reinforcing my strategy for growing a real estate portfolio.

With the potential for strong cash flow, appreciation, and inflation protection, real estate remains a powerful addition to any diversified portfolio.What Do You Think?

There are certain things that require experience that DIYers just can't get right or spend way too much time trying to do.

The additions are usually small.Buy focusing on real high value places, you are putting yourself in a narrower guest pool.

We have been self-managing another rental out of state and so far, it has been a good experience. 

I run a MTR out of my primary bedroom and would be happy to connect and chat about your plans and what my experiences have been.