My thoughts were to in the near future possibly sell the Indiana properties because of the ever increasing property taxes, 2.77% and 2.78% tax rate and 1031 to a SFH in a less expensive part of Northern California (90 min drive).

To @Bruce Lynn point, the rents are not high compared to house values right now - shortage of supply is driving up the prices.  

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

It has seen significant growth, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google setting up operations, driving up property prices and job opportunities.

This alone will create less headache.2 File all receipts in a dedicated Google Drive folder.

In Orlando, you have the opportunity to drive appreciation by buying a poorly performing, underdecorated STR at and drive appreciation by transforming it to a highly themed, well decorated property which books well.

Now, these on-market properties won't be as lucrative as driving for dollars, or securing another type of off-market find, but it's one option, and you would have the help of a fiduciary (Realtor, looking out for your best interest).

I like to identify the part of town that you feel is ready to appreciate (esp with forced appreciation) and then spend days/weeks just driving around and getting a feel for it.

Hi Fellow investors,Me and my wife are under contract for our first property listed as a SHF with 4 BDs 2 BATH, 5 minutes from garden of the gods driving.

HEB, Walmart, Costco, shopping mall etc. are all within 10 min driving distance.