@Dan Wang FWIW - In the 1031 space we see very few investors who make the switch from "active" commercial investing to "active" residential investing. 

Letting Go for Your Bottom Line: A Lesson for Real Estate InvestorsHey BiggerPockets Community,If you’re a real estate investor, whether you own rental properties, flip houses, or manage syndications, there’s a critical lesson that could boost your bottom line: Letting Go.Many of us get into real estate because we want control over our financial future.

@Paul Whitney We work with investors in your same situation often.

Hello @Christine Vasquez,Many investors choose real estate markets based on gut feelings or popular trends. 

If the property is vacant, you will attract a larger pool of buyers as not everyone looking for a house wants to use it as a rental. 

The city also benefits from a relatively low cost of living compared to other major cities, attracting both renters and investors.

After years as a Realtor and investor, I stepped away from investing for a while.

Economic pressures forcing landlords to adjust rental prices to attract tenants.For renters, this means more flexibility and savings, especially in historically competitive areas.

Quote from @Fumi Maher: Hello community,I am a new investor in the Austin area, TX and debating between two strategies.

I’ve been a real estate investor since 2015, owning and managing multiple multifamily properties and running a short-term rental business in Cape Cod, the Lakes Region of NH, and the Berkshires.