My primary focus is on properties in Miami and the surrounding areas, including Homestead, as I’m familiar with the market here.

I would consider the tenant's past, as well as the condition of the unit, my local market, and other factors.

A Carbon Stock Market.

Study the market.

Your choice:1) Because of your failure to prove you have obtained renters insurance upon moving in this is your 5-7-9 (how ever many days required in your market) notice to cure the problem or leave the premises at the end of the month. . 2) Because you have failed to provide prof of renters insurance upon move in a policy will be provided for you starting March 1st through insurance company X at a cost of $xxx.xx.

The 1031 exchange rule to defer your tax is two part 1) reinvest all your proceeds and 2) purchase a property (or properties / DSTs/TICs) with an equal or greater market value.  

Look to buy off market.

@Dennis KnappJ Scotts book on estimating rehab costs is a great start. https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-book-on-estimat...Here is a "general" rule of thumb for my market in Jacksonville, FL.

Challenges and Opportunities Unique to IndianapolisSeasonality: Tenant interest tends to slow in winter, so try to avoid vacancies during those months.Diverse Neighborhoods: Indianapolis has varied sub-markets.

The Mortgage Securities market is what collapsed the economy.