I'd be happy to discuss this further and explore how we can help you achieve your real estate investment goals.Please feel free to reach out at your convenience.

., parts of the Midwest or Southeast) offer higher yields but lower appreciation.A strategy could be to diversify: Sell your high-appreciation property in LA, then invest in a few smaller, higher cash-flow properties in secondary markets to balance both cash flow and growth.If you'd like help analyzing financing options or structuring a 1031 exchange for a new property, I’d be happy to assist! 

However, availability remains tight, with a record-low vacancy rate of 4.5%.Retail move-ins reached 86.3 million square feet, while move-outs balanced the market at 86 million square feet.

Have you achieved them?

Using a 1031 exchange to capitalize on better opportunities is a great strategy.Your point about avoiding over-leverage is particularly eye-opening—it's a reminder of how critical it is to balance leverage carefully.

I'm thinking about using a HELOC to acquire the property and then refinance to pay back the balance.

The goals you have and why you’re investing will keep you focused on the best strategy for you to build a balanced portfolio. 

Buy & hold investors may consider lower cost areas like Aurora, Joliet, SW Chicago, and others to get a balance of cash flow while still investing in a decent area.

Properties in areas undergoing revitalization are especially attractive for investors looking to buy low and achieve high nightly rates.Regulation-Friendly Market: Compared to many other large metros, Indianapolis has relatively relaxed short-term rental regulations, making it easier for property owners to get into the market without facing excessive restrictions or permitting hurdles.

Some lenders allow you to go up to 90% combined loan to value meaning whatever your balance on your first mortgage is plus the equity loan can go up to 90% of your homes value.