In this climate it will be hard to find anyone who can turn things around in a few days if that's the goal. 

John I typically find for my clients as a commercial buyer broker that I do most of the transaction locating the properties and discussing timelines.Many 1031 companies are simply overwhelmed right now because of the current political climate and backlog of 1031's that became paused last year due to Corona.I often tell my clients the 45 days goes very fast.

The biggest projects were recessing a medicine cabinet, replacing old transformers under cabinet lights, replacing the old carpet in bedrooms with French Oak planks, replaced dated light fixtures in every room, and making the entire home automated and smart (Alexa enabled climate control, blinds, lights, TV, etc.)

Now, add on the changing climate of America cities. 

@Rick AlbertIt’s a double edge sword in LA, the landlord climate was already tough for landlords and then along came Covid and made it worse.

Now, it IS true that in very recent years, heat pumps have been improved significantly, so that they have indeed become more feasible for many colder climates.  

As the climate crisis worsens, and sea levels rise, Miami is slowly sinking into the ocean!

Remember too, the interest rates are a commodity item and are dependent on current economic climates.

Coastal/humid/rainy climates will cost 3x normal maintenance.

Unfortunately in the current economic climate some landlords will have to sell their properties.