Additionally, we have equity of approximately $145,000.Now, we are faced with a dilemma: should we sell our current property and purchase in a more favorable neighborhood, or should we rent the house and let it pay for itself.We would greatly appreciate any advice you may have.

My last note would be to try to buy 3 or less replacement properties, it makes the exchange much easier and you avoid some additional rules.

I am a self employed residential general contractor.

Additionally, trying to spot paint even a white wall with white paint doesn't work, let alone other colors.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

So you have some great resources right off the bat, my additional Referrals would be too many :)

Quote from @Zach Howard: Quote from @V.G Jason: Quote from @Zach Howard: @V.G JasonTo someone just starting out (only option of OOS) who can get access to 200k, but no additional financing at this time but an additional 50-100k max in reserve cash, where might you recommend they start - markets/property type/strategy?

In addition, the debt of each state is crippling.

My best advice is find a place that has a few rooms with square footage to add additional rooms and an ADU.

If you’ve got strong tenant demand, proximity to top employers, or even access to public transit, you’re laying a solid foundation.