What I've found, especially in class C or D areas, is that strategic and focused management is the life blood of the property.

I have two rental properties in St Pete and now use ASI (American Strategic Insurance).  

Would you invest in an area that is strategically targeted?

I like all the strategic thinking about the White House in this thread.

This should help you strategize for your next offer.Orange County last 90 day Closings List hereStats:If anyone is interested I can post Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.

Through a lot of strategic thinking, critical analysis, negation and a lot of luck, I was able to sell the property to the resident that was there.

Techniques may be tactical or strategic.

And the accounting heavy aspects of REI is a very different skill set than project specific project analysis which is another animal entirely than a strategic investment advisor concerned more with your portfolio and holdings as a whole as compared to each individual piece.  

Rather I made a decision to sell and then looked at my current situation and strategic goals to see if the 1031 improved my situation or not.  

I want to "BRRRR" building my portfolio via cash flow and want to strategically grow without paying capital gains.