so, just something for you to think about - that a 3 or 5 or 7 year hold period probably won't get you enough appreciation to offset transaction costs. 

I will be in a much better financial position if I choose to do this after the 60to 90 day period.  

If they insist on moving forward, let them know that there will be penalties for signing the lease and then canceling later.The time to do radon tests or look for mice or measure the bedrooms was during the inspection period.

I know labor costs are cheaper in the south than what they are where I am at in the NW.... see what they charge on average per sq/foot to build.A couple positive aspects to new builds that are often over looked are very low capital expenditures for a 10-15 year time period after the build.

With completed rehab, you may not require a seasoning period.

If you want to identify more than three replacement properties during your 45-day identification period, what are the additional requirements you must follow?

Maintenance is bound to take more time, leading to longer vacancy periods that will cost you MORE than hiring a good PMC.

Forced Apperception (BRRRR or buying at a discount) allows me to build in equity from the beginning of the investment in case I need to fire sale the property for an unforeseeable reason.Debt-Paydown and Tax-Benefits are just a result of owning real estate and can be more-or-less predicted over a time period.

BUT -- if your hold period is 30 years the difference grows to $1.25M!!

We just experienced a period of massive real estate appreciation and the forums will continue to dismiss it's importance.