Selling and exploring a 1031 exchange could make sense if you can find a deal with stronger cash flow or faster equity growth, but the key is comparing your current return to what your skill and experience could generate in another investment.Here to help,Jorge

Simple touches like fresh paint, landscaping, and clean walkways can make a big difference.Highlight Key Features: During the appraisal, point out any high-quality materials or unique features you've added.

I can't do that with my stocks or do anything myself to influence its value.

The key for him?

Is in there, but a great thing you can do now is get your "core 4" figured out - agent/lender/manager/contractor - obviously you can adjust this and do one of the pieces yourself (self-manage for example) or don't need a contractor if you do only turnkey etc but getting this nailed down early is key

Licensing can be such a maze to navigate, but getting it right is key to protecting your projects and investments.

They key is to find out what you bring to the table to others; in this case to my mentor, my clients and eventually to my business partners. 

I know it may be against my best interest but I cant bring myself to give her cash for keys.

Because as we know not every property will be turn key. 

Do you want to purchase "turn-key" properties or "fixer uppers"?