now it's rented out, and you're breaking even each month in rent. 

Multi-family for me has been the way to go and has left me assurance that even during vacancy, I will be covering most of my mortgage. 

Even though interest rates are high, we have a big Mircron plant coming here as part of the CHIPS act so that could boost housing demand in the coming years.I don't know the SYR market, but I did a quick search for duplexes somewhat outside of the city, and found this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7300-Lakes....

And while a 1031 exchange isn’t an option, some people explore alternatives like installment sales to spread out taxes or even tweaking the investment structure so your returns are treated as interest instead of equity.There are definitely some creative strategies out there. 

My biggest client today is a seller I didn’t even represent during his sale of a 24-unit building—he had another agent.

I also like to check reviews on platforms like Yelp, Google, or even Angi (formerly Angie’s List).

What's even more frustrating than asking the IRS help desk, is asking a Turbo Tax "Tax Specialist".

Even if they do have 20 years experience...how do you know really?  

Another option is investing in real estate through partnerships or fractional ownership, focusing on properties that yield cash flow or appreciation potential.For long-term growth, consider diversifying into assets such as private equity, tax liens, or even certain types of real estate that offer both capital appreciation and income potential over time.

We’re property managers based in Redding, CA, and the laws here favor the tenants, making situations like this even trickier.