Perfect for business professionals and entrepreneurs who want to...Live where they work.

The problem with buying something in near perfect condition is you need the market to really perform to see appreciation.

Here's why:Affordability: Your $180K-$200K budget works perfectly here, with plenty of single-family homes and duplexes in B or C+ neighborhoods.Cash Flow: Rent-to-price ratios are excellent, with many properties renting for $1,500-$2,000/month.Landlord-Friendly: Oklahoma has straightforward laws that make managing rentals easier.Economic Growth: Both cities have diverse, growing economies, fueling rental demand.Low Taxes: Property taxes and costs are some of the lowest in the country, boosting returns.OKC and Tulsa also have strong investor networks to help you build a boots-on-the-ground team.

I was hoping the perfect solution would just fall from the sky.

Rates will take a while to come down, so don't try to time the market perfectly, just start slowly.

This allowed them to keep part of their funds liquid for their personal project while still deferring some taxes.Also, I noticed some great advice in earlier replies, particularly about HELOCs and the pitfalls of LLCs for 1031 purposes like @Maureen McCann explained it perfectly.

And you assume the rest of the mortgage that you're already guaranteeing.Your idea to refinance immediately after to get favorable financing is perfectly fine. 

Running your own, slightly more conservative pro forma ensures you’re financially prepared even if things don’t go perfectly.

I've worked with several other management companies in the past, and while none are perfect, JWB has stood out in terms of transparency and communication. 

We’re not perfect, but we’re willing to improve and make things right as we strive to be better.