If you can’t find something with significantly better returns, holding might be your best option.Alternative to sellingIf you’re hesitant to sell but want to improve returns, check if the current rent is at market rate.

I position my inspections as 'planning for future repairs/improvements' which mitigates that whole 'he's here to get my security deposit' mindset.And, I would rather have the tenant with me than to have him later claim that something was broken during the inspection.  

Once the construction of the business building was far enough along (but no more than 180 days) that the price of the land and the amount of improvements you make on it are equal to the sale of your old investment property you take title to it and that would complete your 1031 exchange. 

Very simply, large corporations pay into the tax base of that local community and that revenue is used to improve the community and make it a more attractive place for people to live.

Even if such a loan existed (which I doubt), once Vincent self funds all improvement costs, finance charges, carrying costs etc., I doubt he's any better off.

Prepare financially by saving for down payments, improving your credit score, and setting aside emergency reserves.

, whether there's a high water table that encroaches on any underground utilities or foundations (and does that water table have significant seasonal water level variations), encroachments by roads or other improvements on your property, limitations imposed by easements or rights of way, etc.

You can use bat insulation or spray foam, which has the added benefit of giving you an air-tight seal and also keeps the bugs out. 

I had a tenant force me to pay for some dumb azz air quality test where she claimed my air was bad and making her sick. 

And sometimes, we are not materially improving what you could have done  yourself.