However, for physical goods and services, achieving post-scarcity on a broader scale is likely to take longer.Advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology could potentially accelerate progress toward post-scarcity by increasing productivity and efficiency in resource allocation.

Create a budget for yourself allocating costs such as utilities and maintenance so you are prepared when unforeseen costs appear. 

Depending on what one can defensibly argue for the allocation of the sale price, it may or may not be an issue. 

CAPEX doesn't care what percentage you allocated or how long you have owned the property.

Also, don't deprioritize building a financial cushion by allocating a portion of your income to an investment fund for down payments and property improvements.

. - $1k cash flow is unlikely if properly allocating for expenses in these low cost areas on a single unit even if purchasing all cash. 50% rule is aggressive on these lower rent markets.

Feeling bad for the renters who are unable to use the bathroom, fearing possible litigation (even if there is no reason to be sued, just an irrational fear)The other issue is recurrent expenses although I have allocated 20% of rental income for both properties for repairs and maintenance.

I plan on selling it in a year and just allocating the money in a rental.

Attention new investors: As I’ve immersed myself in the BiggerPockets forums, I’ve observed an extreme emphasis placed on asset protection by those entering the business but their approach and where they decide to allocate their time and resources is misplaced.

For example, all should look back to WWII and the broad powers the government used to allocate various resources.