Tenant issues are more likely to arise and then you have the owner....many aren't qualified expertise wise or financially to weather the storm.

I would not do this, if you don't look at the property you might buy something with a bunch of unforeseen issues.

An inspection is crucial to catch any major issues upfront.

My issue is, it's been almost 3 months and I haven't be able to get good tenant applicants.

*As a side note, I think maybe it would be fun also to try and identify where new technology or machine-learning driven approaches could increase efficiency in the spaceAs for my financial situation, personally, I have around 50k saved but 20k of it is tied up in assets I don't want to pay capital gains tax on.

However, anything that impacts functionality like plumbing, HVAC, or safety issues should be handled before listing to avoid turning off potential renters/buyers.If you’re re planning to lease it, tenants will expect everything to be move-in ready before signing.

The issue of "dreamers" is resolved.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

However, if you can identify a reinvestment opportunity that offers significantly better returns or aligns with your goals, selling through a 1031 exchange could make sense.

They identify markets that are growing and get in the way of appreciation.