With borrowing rates as high as they are, it could be difficult to maximize income by 1031 exchanging into a rental that is both (a) financed, and (b) in an urban area where prices may still be close to 2023 peaks. 

Also, its very difficult to make ground up development pencil in an area like Port Richmond, even if you were to self perform due to construction costs and current cost of financing. 

I have been finding it very difficult to locate a good insurance company.

That is going to make finding a deal that makes sense difficult, especially in this interest rate environment. 

Hi Richard,It's difficult to say without more details.

Your success in this endeavor inspires us all and confirms that with good effort and dedication, great things can be achieved, even in difficult times.

Obviously circumstances has changed, cash flow is difficult, but Boise is a more of an equity play right now. 

While the card companies might not mind a high number of inquiries, I can imagine a conversation with a RE lender, particularly a local portfolio lender, being a bit difficult if one has a lot of hard pulls for credit cards.  

Have heard Chicago is VERY difficult to do that.

Land is much more difficult to sell.